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Tech industry

7 Things We Just Learned About Sony's Big PlayStation 5 Plans

Sony predicts a bright future for PlayStation 5 despite recent setbacks. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

PlayStation Boss Reveals Why Sony Doesn't Release Most PS5 Games On PC Day-And-Date

Sony will not launch most first-party 'tentpole' titles on PC simultaneously with PS5, except for live-service games. [ more ]

Kotaku

Video games

Sony Announces Smaller PlayStation Showcase Featuring 14 Games

Sony's State of Play on May 30 will focus on updates for PS5 and PS VR2, including new first-party games and possibly major single-player projects. [ more ]

Kotaku

Video games

Half Of PlayStation Players Still Haven't Upgraded To PS5

The PlayStation 5 has sold just over 59 million units, slightly less than the PS4 in the same time frame, and represents half of Sony's active online user base. [ more ]

Gadgets 360

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PS5 Slim Gets Rs. 5,000 Discount in India From May 1: Details

Sony announced a limited-time discount of Rs. 5,000 on newly launched PS5 slim variants in India, reducing the price to Rs. 49,990 during the Summer Sale. [ more ]

The Verge

Video games

Here are a few of our favorite deals from Sony's latest Days of Play sale

Sony is offering discounts on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 titles, hardware, accessories, and subscriptions through the Days of Play sale. [ more ]

Kotaku

Tech industry

7 Things We Just Learned About Sony's Big PlayStation 5 Plans

Sony predicts a bright future for PlayStation 5 despite recent setbacks. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

PlayStation Boss Reveals Why Sony Doesn't Release Most PS5 Games On PC Day-And-Date

Sony will not launch most first-party 'tentpole' titles on PC simultaneously with PS5, except for live-service games. [ more ]

Kotaku

Video games

Sony Announces Smaller PlayStation Showcase Featuring 14 Games

Sony's State of Play on May 30 will focus on updates for PS5 and PS VR2, including new first-party games and possibly major single-player projects. [ more ]

Kotaku

Video games

Half Of PlayStation Players Still Haven't Upgraded To PS5

The PlayStation 5 has sold just over 59 million units, slightly less than the PS4 in the same time frame, and represents half of Sony's active online user base. [ more ]

Gadgets 360

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PS5 Slim Gets Rs. 5,000 Discount in India From May 1: Details

Sony announced a limited-time discount of Rs. 5,000 on newly launched PS5 slim variants in India, reducing the price to Rs. 49,990 during the Summer Sale. [ more ]

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#ps5

Gadgets 360

Video games

From Astro Bot to Silent Hill 2: The Biggest Announcements From State of Play

Sony's State of Play showcase announced updates on upcoming PS5 and PS VR2 games, including a sequel to Astro's Playroom and God of War Ragnarok coming to PC. [ more ]

Kotaku

Video games

Everything We Saw At PlayStation's May 2024 State Of Play

Sony showcased upcoming games for PS5 and PC, with release dates ranging from 2024 to 2025. [ more ]

Engadget

Video games

Sony's next PlayStation State of Play takes place May 30

Sony is hosting a State of Play event featuring 14 upcoming PS5 and PS VR2 titles, including PlayStation Studios games. [ more ]

VG247

Gadgets

PS5 sales couldn't reach Sony's revised targets, and Sony expects sales to drop even more

Sony's PlayStation business is facing challenges with lower than expected PS5 hardware sales and future projections. [ more ]

WGB

Video games

Helldivers 2 was the best-selling game of February in the UK,

Helldivers 2 was the best-selling game in the UK for February, with a unique sales growth pattern.

Balanced split between PC and PS5 sales for Helldivers 2. [ more ]

Kotaku

Video games

Our Best Tips To Track Down A PlayStation Portal (Best Buy's Got 'Em!)

Best Buy has PS Portals in stock for purchase

PS Portal is popular but often out of stock on Sony's online store [ more ]

Gadgets 360

Video games

From Astro Bot to Silent Hill 2: The Biggest Announcements From State of Play

Sony's State of Play showcase announced updates on upcoming PS5 and PS VR2 games, including a sequel to Astro's Playroom and God of War Ragnarok coming to PC. [ more ]

Kotaku

Video games

Everything We Saw At PlayStation's May 2024 State Of Play

Sony showcased upcoming games for PS5 and PC, with release dates ranging from 2024 to 2025. [ more ]

Engadget

Video games

Sony's next PlayStation State of Play takes place May 30

Sony is hosting a State of Play event featuring 14 upcoming PS5 and PS VR2 titles, including PlayStation Studios games. [ more ]

VG247

Gadgets

PS5 sales couldn't reach Sony's revised targets, and Sony expects sales to drop even more

Sony's PlayStation business is facing challenges with lower than expected PS5 hardware sales and future projections. [ more ]

WGB

Video games

Helldivers 2 was the best-selling game of February in the UK,

Helldivers 2 was the best-selling game in the UK for February, with a unique sales growth pattern.

Balanced split between PC and PS5 sales for Helldivers 2. [ more ]

Kotaku

Video games

Our Best Tips To Track Down A PlayStation Portal (Best Buy's Got 'Em!)

Best Buy has PS Portals in stock for purchase

PS Portal is popular but often out of stock on Sony's online store [ more ]

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#days-of-play

ReadWrite

Video games

Everything announced at PlayStation's State of Play for May 2024

Sony's Days of Play showcased upcoming games for consoles and PC, including God of War Ragnarok and Monster Hunter Wilds. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

PlayStation Plus Extra And Premium Games For June 2024 Revealed

Sony's Days of Play event returns in 2024 with early previews and game offerings for PlayStation Plus subscribers. [ more ]

ReadWrite

Video games

Everything announced at PlayStation's State of Play for May 2024

Sony's Days of Play showcased upcoming games for consoles and PC, including God of War Ragnarok and Monster Hunter Wilds. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

PlayStation Plus Extra And Premium Games For June 2024 Revealed

Sony's Days of Play event returns in 2024 with early previews and game offerings for PlayStation Plus subscribers. [ more ]

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The Verge

Video games

All the news from PlayStation's summer State of Play

Sony announces State of Play event before Summer Game Fest, featuring 14 titles in a 30-minute showcase. [ more ]

#pc-port

The Verge

Video games

Experience Ragnarok on PC this fall

God of War Ragnarök is coming to PC on September 19th, showcasing Sony's move towards branching out to new players beyond console exclusivity. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

God Of War Ragnarok Confirmed For PC, Release Date Announced

God of War Ragnarok is coming to PC on September 19, 2023. [ more ]

VG247

Video games

Ghost of Tsushima brings PS exclusives back to the top of Steam charts, but nothing has reached the heights of God of War

Sony's Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut for PC received positive reviews, although player turnout hasn't surpassed other recent PC releases from Sony first-party games. [ more ]

Gadgets 360

Video games

God of War Ragnarok Could Reportedly Be Announced for PC Soon

God of War Ragnarok will be the next PlayStation exclusive title to be ported to PC, following Sony's strategy to release single-player titles on PC after at least a year. [ more ]

The Verge

Video games

Experience Ragnarok on PC this fall

God of War Ragnarök is coming to PC on September 19th, showcasing Sony's move towards branching out to new players beyond console exclusivity. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

God Of War Ragnarok Confirmed For PC, Release Date Announced

God of War Ragnarok is coming to PC on September 19, 2023. [ more ]

VG247

Video games

Ghost of Tsushima brings PS exclusives back to the top of Steam charts, but nothing has reached the heights of God of War

Sony's Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut for PC received positive reviews, although player turnout hasn't surpassed other recent PC releases from Sony first-party games. [ more ]

Gadgets 360

Video games

God of War Ragnarok Could Reportedly Be Announced for PC Soon

God of War Ragnarok will be the next PlayStation exclusive title to be ported to PC, following Sony's strategy to release single-player titles on PC after at least a year. [ more ]

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Engadget

Tech industry

The Morning After: Sony apologizes for fabricated 'interview' with head of Last of Us studio

Misquoting happened in Sony's interviews with Neil Druckmann, and Sony apologized for significant inaccuracies in the published content. [ more ]

Inverse

Video games

PS Plus Is Finally Bringing Back Its Most Requested Feature

The addition of PS2 games in the Classics Catalog during Sony's Days of Play promotion signifies a significant moment for leveraging first-party titles and indicates potential expansion of the back catalogue. [ more ]

#playstation-plus

Kotaku

Video games

PS2 Games Are Coming To PS5 Again Starting With Tomb Raider And Star Wars

The PlayStation Plus Classics Catalog is expanding with PlayStation 2 games like Tomb Raider: Legend, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and Sly Cooper. Sony continues to enhance classic gaming experience. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

PlayStation Plus Free Games For Premium And Extra Subscribers In March Announced, Out Soon

Subscribers to PlayStation Plus will have access to several new games on March 19, including NBA 2K24, Marvel's Midnight Suns, and Resident Evil 3.

Premium subscribers will receive updates to the PlayStation Classics library, featuring titles like Jak and Daxter: The Last Frontier, Cool Boarders, and more. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

PlayStation Plus Extra And Premium Games For February Announced

Nine games are coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in February.

The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition and Tales of Arise are among the games being added to PS Plus Extra and Premium. [ more ]

Kotaku

Video games

PS2 Games Are Coming To PS5 Again Starting With Tomb Raider And Star Wars

GameSpot

Video games

PlayStation Plus Free Games For Premium And Extra Subscribers In March Announced, Out Soon

Subscribers to PlayStation Plus will have access to several new games on March 19, including NBA 2K24, Marvel's Midnight Suns, and Resident Evil 3.

Premium subscribers will receive updates to the PlayStation Classics library, featuring titles like Jak and Daxter: The Last Frontier, Cool Boarders, and more. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

PlayStation Plus Extra And Premium Games For February Announced

Nine games are coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in February.

The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition and Tales of Arise are among the games being added to PS Plus Extra and Premium. [ more ]

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Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Gadgets

Sony Teases Futuristic Phones and PlayStation Controllers for the Coming Years - Yanko Design

Sony unveiled their Creative Entertainment Vision showcasing mixed reality and spatial entertainment concepts for the future. [ more ]

#playstation

Gadgets 360

Tech industry

PlayStation Is Working on a New Platform for Free-to-Play Mobile Games

Sony is working on a platform for free-to-play mobile games, seeking a Mobile Platform Architect to design and implement PlayStation's mobile games platform. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

Helldivers 2 Is Fastest-Selling PlayStation Game Ever

Helldivers 2 sold 12 million units at launch, becoming the fastest-selling PlayStation game ever. [ more ]

Polygon

Video games

Helldivers 2 is PlayStation's fastest-selling game ever

Helldivers 2 by Arrowhead Game Studios is the fastest-selling PlayStation game ever, selling 12 million copies in 12 weeks. [ more ]

The Verge

Video games

Sony names new PlayStation leaders following Jim Ryan's retirement

Sony appoints co-CEOs to lead PlayStation business. [ more ]

WGB

Video games

God of War: Ragnarok will be announced for PC soon, it seems

Sony plans to announce God of War: Ragnarok for PC, possibly within the month. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

PS5's Game Help Feature Expands Expands With Auto-Recorded Clips To Help Others

Sony expands PlayStation Game Help program with Community Game Help

Players can opt in to automatic video capture for game hints [ more ]

Gadgets 360

Tech industry

PlayStation Is Working on a New Platform for Free-to-Play Mobile Games

Sony is working on a platform for free-to-play mobile games, seeking a Mobile Platform Architect to design and implement PlayStation's mobile games platform. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

Helldivers 2 Is Fastest-Selling PlayStation Game Ever

Helldivers 2 sold 12 million units at launch, becoming the fastest-selling PlayStation game ever. [ more ]

Polygon

Video games

Helldivers 2 is PlayStation's fastest-selling game ever

Helldivers 2 by Arrowhead Game Studios is the fastest-selling PlayStation game ever, selling 12 million copies in 12 weeks. [ more ]

The Verge

Video games

Sony names new PlayStation leaders following Jim Ryan's retirement

Sony appoints co-CEOs to lead PlayStation business. [ more ]

WGB

Video games

God of War: Ragnarok will be announced for PC soon, it seems

Sony plans to announce God of War: Ragnarok for PC, possibly within the month. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

PS5's Game Help Feature Expands Expands With Auto-Recorded Clips To Help Others

Sony expands PlayStation Game Help program with Community Game Help

Players can opt in to automatic video capture for game hints [ more ]

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Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Gadgets

Sony's new BRAVIA speakers are like wearing a home theater around your neck - Yanko Design

The BRAVIA Theater U by Sony is a neckphone that provides 360° spatial sound, personalized Dolby Atmos experience tailored to the user's head shape, and the ability to pair multiple devices for shared listening. [ more ]

#ghost-of-tsushima

The Verge

Video games

Sony's new PlayStation PC overlay is a simple start

The PlayStation PC overlay for Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut is unobtrusive and syncs Trophies between PS5 and PC. [ more ]

VG247

Video games

Oh dear, Ghost of Tsushima will be releasing in almost 180 fewer countries on Steam thanks to its PSN requirement

PSN requirement hindering Ghost of Tsushima's Steam release in multiple countries. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

Ghost Of Tsushima On PC Requires PSN Account For Online Play

Players need a PlayStation Network account for Ghost of Tsushima multiplayer on PC. [ more ]

The Verge

Video games

Sony's new PlayStation PC overlay is a simple start

The PlayStation PC overlay for Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut is unobtrusive and syncs Trophies between PS5 and PC. [ more ]

VG247

Video games

Oh dear, Ghost of Tsushima will be releasing in almost 180 fewer countries on Steam thanks to its PSN requirement

PSN requirement hindering Ghost of Tsushima's Steam release in multiple countries. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

Ghost Of Tsushima On PC Requires PSN Account For Online Play

Players need a PlayStation Network account for Ghost of Tsushima multiplayer on PC. [ more ]

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#xperia-10-vi

GSMArena.com

Mobile UX

Here are the official promo videos for the Xperia 1 VI and 10 VI

Sony introduced Xperia 1 VI and Xperia 10 VI in 2024 lineup. [ more ]

GSMArena.com

Gadgets

Sony Xperia 10 VI in for review

The Xperia 10 VI retains key features from its predecessor with an environmentally conscious approach and enhanced camera functionality. [ more ]

GSMArena.com

Mobile UX

Here are the official promo videos for the Xperia 1 VI and 10 VI

Sony introduced Xperia 1 VI and Xperia 10 VI in 2024 lineup. [ more ]

GSMArena.com

Gadgets

Sony Xperia 10 VI in for review

The Xperia 10 VI retains key features from its predecessor with an environmentally conscious approach and enhanced camera functionality. [ more ]

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#pc-gaming

VG247

Video games

God of War: Ragnarok to be announced for PC this month - rumor

Sony is rumored to announce God of War: Ragnarok for PC this month. [ more ]

Inverse

Video games

15 Years After Xbox, PlayStation Learns A Valuable Lesson about PC Gamers

Sony backtracked on requiring PSN account for Helldivers 2 on PC due to fan backlash, highlighting power of community feedback. [ more ]

Kotaku

Video games

Ghost Of Tsushima Multiplayer Will Require A PlayStation Network Sign-In On PC

Sony is requiring PSN account for multiplayer in PC games; backlash led to a reversal for Helldivers 2. [ more ]

The Verge

Video games

Sony's new PlayStation PC overlay and shared Trophies arrive with Ghost of Tsushima

Sony introduces PlayStation PC overlay with shared Trophies on Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut. [ more ]

VG247

Video games

PS5 classic Ghost of Tsushima is launching May 16 on Steam, apparently

The popular game Ghosts of Tsushima is now available for pre-order on Steam for PC after initially being released on PS4 four years ago.

The PC version of Ghosts of Tsushima will include adaptive triggers, all DLC, and the Kurosawa mode, catering to fans of the original game. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

Horizon Forbidden West's PC Requirements Aren't Too Demanding

The PC version of Horizon Forbidden West has detailed hardware requirements for optimal gameplay.

The game includes a wide range of customization options and supports various performance-enhancing technologies for modern GPUs. [ more ]

VG247

Video games

God of War: Ragnarok to be announced for PC this month - rumor

Sony is rumored to announce God of War: Ragnarok for PC this month. [ more ]

Inverse

Video games

15 Years After Xbox, PlayStation Learns A Valuable Lesson about PC Gamers

Sony backtracked on requiring PSN account for Helldivers 2 on PC due to fan backlash, highlighting power of community feedback. [ more ]

Kotaku

Video games

Ghost Of Tsushima Multiplayer Will Require A PlayStation Network Sign-In On PC

Sony is requiring PSN account for multiplayer in PC games; backlash led to a reversal for Helldivers 2. [ more ]

The Verge

Video games

Sony's new PlayStation PC overlay and shared Trophies arrive with Ghost of Tsushima

Sony introduces PlayStation PC overlay with shared Trophies on Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut. [ more ]

VG247

Video games

PS5 classic Ghost of Tsushima is launching May 16 on Steam, apparently

The popular game Ghosts of Tsushima is now available for pre-order on Steam for PC after initially being released on PS4 four years ago.

The PC version of Ghosts of Tsushima will include adaptive triggers, all DLC, and the Kurosawa mode, catering to fans of the original game. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

Horizon Forbidden West's PC Requirements Aren't Too Demanding

The PC version of Horizon Forbidden West has detailed hardware requirements for optimal gameplay.

The game includes a wide range of customization options and supports various performance-enhancing technologies for modern GPUs. [ more ]

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#helldivers-2

GameSpot

Video games

PlayStation Cancels Helldivers 2 Mandatory PSN Sign-In Requirement Following Player Uproar

Sony reversed a mandatory PSN account requirement for Helldivers 2 on PC after backlash from players. [ more ]

Engadget

Video games

Sony quickly backs down on Helldivers 2 PSN requirement for PC players

Sony backtracks on forcing Helldivers 2 PC players to link accounts, cancels update for mandatory account linking. [ more ]

Gadgets 360

Video games

Sony Walks Back Helldivers 2 PSN Account Linking Requirement on Steam

Sony reverses decision to mandate PlayStation Network account linking for Helldivers 2 on Steam after intense backlash. [ more ]

www.gamespot.com

Video games

Helldivers 2 Creative Director Dismisses Sony Acquisition Scuttlebutt

Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead denied acquisition by Sony, CEO called rumors 'fake'.

Sony published two of Arrowhead's games, including the highly popular Helldivers and Helldivers 2. [ more ]

VG247

Video games

Helldivers 2 continues to struggle with log-in, matchmaking and reward-claiming issues as it soars past 360,00 concurrent players

Helldivers 2 has become Sony's biggest PC launch, surpassing God of War.

The game experienced server and connectivity issues due to the influx of players. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

PlayStation Cancels Helldivers 2 Mandatory PSN Sign-In Requirement Following Player Uproar

Sony reversed a mandatory PSN account requirement for Helldivers 2 on PC after backlash from players. [ more ]

Engadget

Video games

Sony quickly backs down on Helldivers 2 PSN requirement for PC players

Sony backtracks on forcing Helldivers 2 PC players to link accounts, cancels update for mandatory account linking. [ more ]

Gadgets 360

Video games

Sony Walks Back Helldivers 2 PSN Account Linking Requirement on Steam

Sony reverses decision to mandate PlayStation Network account linking for Helldivers 2 on Steam after intense backlash. [ more ]

www.gamespot.com

Video games

Helldivers 2 Creative Director Dismisses Sony Acquisition Scuttlebutt

Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead denied acquisition by Sony, CEO called rumors 'fake'.

Sony published two of Arrowhead's games, including the highly popular Helldivers and Helldivers 2. [ more ]

VG247

Video games

Helldivers 2 continues to struggle with log-in, matchmaking and reward-claiming issues as it soars past 360,00 concurrent players

Helldivers 2 has become Sony's biggest PC launch, surpassing God of War.

The game experienced server and connectivity issues due to the influx of players. [ more ]

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#gaming

Kotaku

Video games

Helldivers 2 Players Mad Over New PSN Steam Requirements

Players are required to link their Steam and PlayStation Network accounts for a Sony-published game, sparking inconvenience and frustration. [ more ]

The Verge

Video games

PlayStation Network is partially down

Sony's PlayStation Network is currently experiencing a partial outage affecting various services like signing in, gaming, and accessing content.

Users may encounter error messages and issues with specific services like PlayStation Video, PlayStation Store, and PlayStation Direct. [ more ]

Kotaku

Video games

I Played TLOU 2 and Ragnarok With PlayStation's Access Controller

The Last of Us Part II was not accessible to the author due to PlayStation's lack of accessible hardware.

The author finally has the capability to play the game with the recently released Access Controller, but still faces challenges. [ more ]

Kotaku

Video games

Helldivers 2 Players Mad Over New PSN Steam Requirements

Players are required to link their Steam and PlayStation Network accounts for a Sony-published game, sparking inconvenience and frustration. [ more ]

The Verge

Video games

PlayStation Network is partially down

Sony's PlayStation Network is currently experiencing a partial outage affecting various services like signing in, gaming, and accessing content.

Users may encounter error messages and issues with specific services like PlayStation Video, PlayStation Store, and PlayStation Direct. [ more ]

Kotaku

Video games

I Played TLOU 2 and Ragnarok With PlayStation's Access Controller

The Last of Us Part II was not accessible to the author due to PlayStation's lack of accessible hardware.

The author finally has the capability to play the game with the recently released Access Controller, but still faces challenges. [ more ]

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Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Design

This Wearable Climate Controller Keeps You Comfortable in Extreme Weather - Yanko Design

Sony's REON POCKET 5 is a cutting-edge wearable climate controller with automatic functionality for seamless transitions between different activities and environmental conditions. [ more ]

The Verge

Video games

It's getting way easier to join PS5 multiplayer games with a friend

Sony introducing easier multiplayer session joining via links on PS5 and PlayStation App. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Film

Sony's Kraven the Hunter' release is delayed until December

The release calendar for summer movies is still evolving, with Sony's Kraven the Hunter being the latest film to shift its opening date to December. [ more ]

The Verge

Video games

Sony's PlayStation Portal handheld is back in stock at multiple retailers

PlayStation Portal is back in stock at Best Buy and Sony's PlayStation Direct for $199.99. [ more ]

VG247

Data science

Sony's latest patent imagines a future where your PlayStation... plays your games for you?

Sony is exploring a patent for auto-playing portions of video games based on user play models. [ more ]

#playstation-5-pro

GameSpot

Video games

Sony Wants New "PS5 Pro Enhanced" Mode In Games - Report

Sony is encouraging game developers to create exclusive graphics modes for the alleged PlayStation 5 Pro to enhance visual experience. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

Impressive-Sounding PS5 Pro Specs And Release Window Reportedly Leaked

Rumored PlayStation 5 Pro details leaked with improved specs and potential release in Q4 2024.

Specs include High CPU Frequency, faster GPU with advanced ray tracing, detachable disc drive, and new upscaling techniques. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

Sony Wants New "PS5 Pro Enhanced" Mode In Games - Report

Sony is encouraging game developers to create exclusive graphics modes for the alleged PlayStation 5 Pro to enhance visual experience. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

Impressive-Sounding PS5 Pro Specs And Release Window Reportedly Leaked

Rumored PlayStation 5 Pro details leaked with improved specs and potential release in Q4 2024.

Specs include High CPU Frequency, faster GPU with advanced ray tracing, detachable disc drive, and new upscaling techniques. [ more ]

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#gaming-industry

GameSpot

Video games

PS5 Pro Leaked Specs Reportedly Show Huge Graphical Leaps Forward

Sony is reportedly developing a more powerful PS5 Pro with enhanced GPU, CPU, memory, and ray tracing features for improved gaming performance. [ more ]

VG247

Video games

Jim Ryan says the PS2 sold 160 million units, though it might not be as simple as that

Jim Ryan revealed PS2 total sales as 160 million units, an increase from the previous 155 million reported by Sony.

PS2 remains the best selling console ever, with potential sales ranging between 158.6 to 161.8 million units. [ more ]

Kotaku

Video games

Sony Reportedly Halts PSVR2 Production As Headsets Fail To Sell

Sony has paused production of PS5's VR headset due to poor sales momentum and unsold stock.

PSVR2 faces challenges like high price, limited game support, comfort issues, lack of major game titles, and lack of backward compatibility. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

PS5 Pro Could Launch Just In Time For GTA 6, Analysts Predict

Analysts predict PS5 Pro release in 2024, anticipating GTA 6 launch boost.

Sony cuts PS5 sales forecast; considering PS5 Pro launch will maintain pricing. [ more ]

VG247

Video games

It's true, the PS5 won't be getting any major exclusives for a while

Sony confirmed no new major franchise titles between April 2024 and March 2025.

Sony is still focused on producing high-quality productions and live service games. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

PS5 Pro Leaked Specs Reportedly Show Huge Graphical Leaps Forward

Sony is reportedly developing a more powerful PS5 Pro with enhanced GPU, CPU, memory, and ray tracing features for improved gaming performance. [ more ]

VG247

Video games

Jim Ryan says the PS2 sold 160 million units, though it might not be as simple as that

Jim Ryan revealed PS2 total sales as 160 million units, an increase from the previous 155 million reported by Sony.

PS2 remains the best selling console ever, with potential sales ranging between 158.6 to 161.8 million units. [ more ]

Kotaku

Video games

Sony Reportedly Halts PSVR2 Production As Headsets Fail To Sell

Sony has paused production of PS5's VR headset due to poor sales momentum and unsold stock.

PSVR2 faces challenges like high price, limited game support, comfort issues, lack of major game titles, and lack of backward compatibility. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

PS5 Pro Could Launch Just In Time For GTA 6, Analysts Predict

Analysts predict PS5 Pro release in 2024, anticipating GTA 6 launch boost.

Sony cuts PS5 sales forecast; considering PS5 Pro launch will maintain pricing. [ more ]

VG247

Video games

It's true, the PS5 won't be getting any major exclusives for a while

Sony confirmed no new major franchise titles between April 2024 and March 2025.

Sony is still focused on producing high-quality productions and live service games. [ more ]

moregaming-industry

Inverse

Video games

This Modder Turned a PS1 Controller Into One of the Weirdest Gaming Handheld We've Seen

Sony may explore a follow-up to PlayStation Vita.

Japanese modder created unique portable PlayStation gaming handheld.

Satoh's mod showcases nostalgia and custom enhancements. [ more ]

#madame-web

VG247

Web design

For one Madame Web actor, the box office flop was just a "strategic business decision"

Sydney Sweeney saw Madame Web as a strategic business move to build relationships with Sony.

Actors like Sweeney and Dakota Johnson face challenges with films made by committee. [ more ]

Kotaku

Web design

Finally, You Can Dunk On Madame Web From The Comfort Of Home

Sony's Madame Web is being released for digital home viewing shortly after its theatrical release.

The digital release of Madame Web includes behind-the-scenes featurettes and extras like a gag reel and deleted scene. [ more ]

VG247

Film

Swing and a miss: Madame Web is as bad a box office flop as everyone predicted

Madame Web sets a record low for Sony's Spider-Man films with a $17.6 million US opening weekend gross.

The poor performance of Madame Web may deter Sony from producing another movie based on the character for more than a decade. [ more ]

VG247

Web design

For one Madame Web actor, the box office flop was just a "strategic business decision"

Sydney Sweeney saw Madame Web as a strategic business move to build relationships with Sony.

Actors like Sweeney and Dakota Johnson face challenges with films made by committee. [ more ]

Kotaku

Web design

Finally, You Can Dunk On Madame Web From The Comfort Of Home

Sony's Madame Web is being released for digital home viewing shortly after its theatrical release.

The digital release of Madame Web includes behind-the-scenes featurettes and extras like a gag reel and deleted scene. [ more ]

VG247

Film

Swing and a miss: Madame Web is as bad a box office flop as everyone predicted

Madame Web sets a record low for Sony's Spider-Man films with a $17.6 million US opening weekend gross.

The poor performance of Madame Web may deter Sony from producing another movie based on the character for more than a decade. [ more ]

moremadame-web

#virtual-reality

WGB

Video games

PSVR2 production has been paused, according to a new report

Sony has allegedly halted PSVR2 production due to unsold units.

Sony's PSVR2 struggled due to lack of first-party content and high price. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

PlayStation VR 2 Headset Production Paused - Report

Sony pausing PlayStation VR 2 production due to slow sales and existing inventory backlog

Sony exploring PC compatibility for PSVR 2 to potentially widen market reach [ more ]

VG247

Video games

Uh oh, things don't sound great for the PS VR2 as production is reportedly paused to help shift a backlog of headsets

Sony paused PS VR2 production due to unsold units

VR market growth expected with Apple's Vision Pro arrival [ more ]

VG247

Video games

Expanding horizons: Sony tests bringing PC VR games to PlayStation VR2 headset, aiming for 2024 launch

Sony testing PS VR2 PC compatibility

Potential for increased game variety and options for PS VR2 users [ more ]

WGB

Video games

PSVR2 production has been paused, according to a new report

Sony has allegedly halted PSVR2 production due to unsold units.

Sony's PSVR2 struggled due to lack of first-party content and high price. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

PlayStation VR 2 Headset Production Paused - Report

Sony pausing PlayStation VR 2 production due to slow sales and existing inventory backlog

Sony exploring PC compatibility for PSVR 2 to potentially widen market reach [ more ]

VG247

Video games

Uh oh, things don't sound great for the PS VR2 as production is reportedly paused to help shift a backlog of headsets

Sony paused PS VR2 production due to unsold units

VR market growth expected with Apple's Vision Pro arrival [ more ]

VG247

Video games

Expanding horizons: Sony tests bringing PC VR games to PlayStation VR2 headset, aiming for 2024 launch

Sony testing PS VR2 PC compatibility

Potential for increased game variety and options for PS VR2 users [ more ]

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GameSpot

Video games

Unannounced Twisted Metal Live-Service Game Canceled - Report

Cancellation of Twisted Metal live-service game

Horizon online game still in development [ more ]

Kotaku

Video games

The Future Of Bloodborne Isn't Up To FromSoftware

Bloodborne remains beloved despite lack of sequel/remaster/remake

IP ownership with Sony is the reason for no Bloodborne updates [ more ]

BleepingComputer

Privacy professionals

Insomniac Games alerts employees hit by ransomware data breach

Insomniac Games notified employees of data breach due to a Rhysida ransomware attack.

Sony's Insomniac Games suffered a data breach affecting personal information and game details. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

PlayStation VR 2 Adding PC Games Support In 2024

Sony plans to add PC compatibility to PSVR 2 later in 2024.

PSVR 2 owners can look forward to new games like The Wizards - Dark Times: Brotherhood and Zombie Army VR. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

Airship Survival Adventure Game Forever Skies Will Be PS5 Console Launch Exclusive

Developer Far From Home is partnering with Sony to release Forever Skies on PlayStation 5 in 2024.

The partnership with Sony will not affect the ongoing development or release of the Steam version of Forever Skies. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

Sony Confirms Rise Of Ronin Won't Be Released in South Korea

Sony confirms that the PS5 exclusive game Rise of Ronin is not releasing in South Korea.

The game was never officially announced for release in Korea and will not be sold or published in the country. [ more ]

AdExchanger

Marketing tech

You Bought It, But Don't Own It; The News On No More News | AdExchanger

Funimation users are being consolidated to Crunchyroll after Sony's acquisition of the latter.

Ownership has changed as possessions shift online, with customers only having the right to access content on platforms. [ more ]

Engadget

Apple

Apple Vision Pro teardown uncovers pixels the size of red blood cells

The Apple Vision Pro has dual micro-OLED displays with incredibly high pixel density.

The displays are custom-made by Sony, and the Vision Pro has a PPI of 3,386. [ more ]

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