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Sony Lost $10 Billion in Stock Value

Jacob Blazewicz, 20 February 2024, 00:15

Sony has lost $10 billion in shareholder value after a new financial report. According to analysts, this isn't the result of lower sales of the PS5 consoles than the company expected.

Sony May Have Accidentally Revealed Release Dates for Silent Hill 2 and Metal Gear Solid 3 Remakes

Maciej Gaffke, 04 January 2024, 15:47

The owner of the PlayStation brand is believed to have spilled the beans on the release date of two games from Konami. In a freshly released material, Sony revealed that the remake of Silent Hill 2 and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will debut this year.

Free God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla Debuts in Just a Few Days

Adrian Werner, 07 December 2023, 17:33

The free Valhalla DLC for God of War: Ragnarok was announced at The Game Awards. It will be released as early as next week.

Cyberpunk 2077 Got 3.79/5 on PS Store; Sony Finally Lets Us Rate Games

Maciej Gaffke, 27 September 2023, 13:01

The rating system has returned to the PlayStation Store. From now on, selected players can give their ratings on a five-point scale.

Also Sony at the Verge of Major Leak? Hackers Sell Data From Company's 'All Systems' [Update]

Adam Celarek, 27 September 2023, 10:55

Recent days have been full of information revolving around Microsoft's data leak. It seems that a similar situation may soon await Sony, which was said to have fallen victim to an attack carried out by a group of hackers.

PlayStation 5 Pro With More Power; Specs Leaked

psobota, 21 August 2023, 11:08

In a half-hour video, Paul, host of YouTube channel RedGamingTech, presents exciting information about the likely specifications of the PS5 Pro.

PlayStation 5 Will Get an Unusual Controller; Work on It Took Five Years

Wiktoria Jarema, 14 July 2023, 13:24

The PlayStation 5 will receive special controller designed for gamers with disabilities - the PlayStation Access Controller. This is another step in making video games accessible to all.

Sony Wants More PS5 Exclusives; South Korean Devs are to Help

Maciej Gaffke, 05 July 2023, 13:39

Sony may currently be in talks with several South Korean studios. The Japanese giant wants to deliver more exclusive games, and it is Asian developers that are supposed to help.

Unique PS5 Bundle; That's a New One (Rumor)

Kamil Kleszyk, 20 June 2023, 14:23

It looks like Sony is preparing a very unusual bundle for gamers. This time the PlayStation 5 console bundle will not include a game, but a 24-month PlayStation Plus premium subscription.

Project Q - Official Announcement of PlayStation Handheld With Remote Play

Jan Kopacz, 24 May 2023, 23:24

During the PlayStation Showcase, Sony announced Project Q, a handheld with Remote Play, allowing for portable play of hit PS5 games.

God of War Shows How Cost of Gamedev Increased Over the Years

Jakub Tarchala, 25 April 2023, 13:30

Former president of SIE Worldwide Studios, Shuhei Yoshida, has commented on the increase in the cost of game development over the past 12 years. It costs almost 5 times as much today to create a AAA game as it did in 2010.

PS5 Firmware Update Improves Stability, Performance and More

Arkadiusz Strzala, 20 April 2023, 15:03

The PlayStation has received firmware update numbered 23.01-07.20.00. The update improves the performance and stability of the console OS and probably many other minor things.

Sony Criticized for Childishness and Malice Towards Competitors in Patent Applications

Damian Mista, 11 April 2023, 18:25

Sony has included a phrase in its patent description that describes other manufacturers as „inferior.” The practice is said to have been used by the giant for many years.

Sony Hurts Xbox in Japan, US Politicians Claim [Update]

Wiktor Szczesny, 05 April 2023, 11:31

For many months we have been watching the dispute between Microsoft and Sony unfold. The Japanese oppose the merger of the Redmond giant with Activision Blizzard for fear of it monopolizing the game market. Meanwhile, U.S. politicians are drawing attention to an interesting aspect of the issue.

Sony May be Preparing a Surprise Before of PS5 Pro (Rumor)

Damian Mista, 04 April 2023, 22:29

Tom Henderson announced that Sony is preparing a mysterious device that we will see before the release of the PS5 Pro.

PS5 Update Fixes a Bug and Introduces Minor Improvements

Damian Mista, 30 March 2023, 11:52

The PlayStation has received a new software version, numbered 23.01-07.01.01.00. The firmware improves the console's performance and removes the incorrect display of the game library in certain cases.

Starfield is the Reason Sony Doesn't Trust Microsoft With Call of Duty

Jacob Blazewicz, 13 March 2023, 23:13

Sony fears that Microsoft's promises of no Call of Duty exclusivity will end up like with the Bethesda acquisition.

Sony Dominates the Console Market, Microsoft Suggests

Adrian Werner, 22 February 2023, 14:32

During a hearing before the European Commission, a Microsoft representative argued that Sony completely dominates the console market and therefore blocking the Redmond giant's merger with Activision Blizzard harms the competitiveness of the entire industry.

Microsoft Gains Allies in Dispute With Sony and Plans no Concessions

Wiktor Szczesny, 22 February 2023, 13:27

The tug-of-war between Microsoft and Sony continues. The Americans are determined to put the finishing touches on the deal, so they started looking for allies. The results became visible soon.

PS Plus Will Lose 10 Games After Weekend

Adrian Werner, 15 January 2023, 22:21

Ten games will disappear from the PS Plus offer the day after tomorrow. As a compensation, the service will be enriched with twelve new games. Contrary to earlier announcements, Sayonara Wild Hearts will not be among them.

Special Controller for PS5 Announced

, 05 January 2023, 14:20

Sony has announced the Leonardo project. It is a controller with a rather unusual shape. It is expected to provide a great deal of personalization options.

Looks Like PlayStation 6 Already has a Scheduled Launch Date

Jacob Blazewicz, 24 November 2022, 11:49

The PlayStation 5 isn't going anywhere yet, but Sony has sort of revealed when we can expect the next console to debut.

PlayStation 5 in New Combat Colors From Sony

Arkadiusz Strzala, 07 September 2022, 10:58

Sony's new design for PS5 console cases and accessories is clearly associated with the military. The camo variant is expected to be available for preorder starting September 15.

PC Ports of Sony Games May Come With a Catch

Damian Gacek, 11 August 2022, 17:36

It is possible that in the future, PC gamers will have to create PSN accounts in order to play games from Sony. At least that's what the FAQ on the company's website seems to indicate.

Time for PS4's Funeral; Sony Ends Production

Krzysiek Kalwasinski, 11 August 2022, 17:12

The PS4's life is slowly coming to an end. This is evidenced by the fact that Sony has not provided the recent sales figures for the console. Nevertheless, the final result is still very impressive.

PS5 Keeps Selling, but Interest in Games Wanes

Jacob Blazewicz, 29 July 2022, 13:42

Interest in the PlayStation 5 is not waning, but the financial results of Sony's gaming segment must be considered disappointing.

PS5 Firmware 22.01-05.50.00.08-00.00.00.0.1 Available for Download

Jacob Blazewicz, 28 July 2022, 11:49

The PlayStation 5 has received another systems update, although Sony has not seen fit to share the official list of fixes introduced by the new firmware.

PS5 Was to be Sold With Hidden Defect; Sony Sued

Kamil Kleszyk, 21 July 2022, 15:00

The Japanese company that manufactures the PlayStation 5 will face a lawsuit from disgruntled customers. According to the owners of the device, Sony deliberately concealed its defectiveness when allowing the consoles to be sold.

Sony Knows When It's Done With PS4 Games

Przemyslaw Dygas, 27 May 2022, 14:50

We know when Sony will ditch the PS4 altogether. The Japanese company's previous console doesn't have too many years of life ahead of it.

PS5 Pro in 2023 or 2024, Suggests TCL Conference

Konrad Sarzynski, 25 May 2022, 22:10

More reports may point to a release date for the PlayStation 5 Pro, a more powerful version of the PS5 console. The TCL conference mentioned either 2023 or 2024.

PSN Makes Sony a Fortune; Popularity of the Service Increases

Przemyslaw Dygas, 23 May 2022, 14:13

Sony has shared its financial results. PlayStation Network brings in huge revenues for the company.

Sony May be Working on PlayStation Launcher for PC

Miriam Moszczynska, 20 May 2022, 12:29

Sony is looking for another person for a PC-related position. The job offer strongly suggests that we can expect the PSN platform on PC in the near future.

PS Plus in Detail; New Games in the Offer Revealed

Przemyslaw Dygas, 16 May 2022, 15:45

Sony has shared details of the PS Plus offer. We now know what games will be coming to the more expensive subscription variants.

PS5 Firmware 22.01-05.10 Available for Download

Adrian Werner, 12 May 2022, 15:01

PlayStation 5 received a fimware update today. It improves the performance of Sony's console.

Sony Promises to Significantly Ramp Up PS5 Production

Sonia Selerska, 11 May 2022, 14:45

PlayStation makers announce a 56% increase in PS5 production in their fiscal year summary. They're not worried about the decline in PS Plus subscribers.

PlayStation 5 Records Worse Results Than a Year Ago

Adrian Werner, 10 May 2022, 13:30

Problems with the availability of components seem to significantly hamper Sony's efforts. For this reason, sales of the PlayStation 5 console in the first quarter of this year were significantly lower than a year ago.

PS5 Starts to Lose to Xbox Series X in Sales

Krzysiek Kalwasinski, 04 May 2022, 14:12

This year's console sales figures show that Microsoft is coming out on top. PlayStation 5 is slowly losing its leadership position.

PS5 With Better Image Quality; List of Games Supporting VRR

Patryk Michas, 26 April 2022, 11:22

The PlayStation 5 will get a new feature that will improve the quality of displayed games. The update will hit the console this week.

Sony's Discrimination Lawsuit Dismissed, but Case it Not Over Yet

Hubert Sledziewski, 22 April 2022, 20:29

A gender discrimination lawsuit filed against Sony has been dismissed by the federal court. The former female employee who brought the suit against the company was given time to refile her allegations.

DualSense Improving on PC; New Updates Without PS5

Adrian Werner, 20 April 2022, 14:12

PC gamers can finally update the DualSense controller without using the PlayStation 5 console.

PlayStation Doomed? Analyst Predicts Collapse

Przemyslaw Dygas, 10 March 2022, 15:34

According to Michael Pachter, PlayStation is doomed to fail. The analyst predicts the demise of the brand within 10 years.

PlayStation and Other Sony Products Pulled From Sale in Russia

Jacob Blazewicz, 10 March 2022, 10:13

Sony is the latest console giant to limit or suspend sales of its products in Russia amid the war in Ukraine.

Sony Reports: Boxes Dying Out, Microtransactions Worth More Than Games

Adrian Werner, 08 February 2022, 12:27

Sony's new financial report shows that microtransactions are the biggest source of revenue for PlayStation games. In the light of this news it's no surprise that the corporation has as many as 10 live-service game planned.

PS5 Sells Worse Than PS4; Sony Wants to Release 10 Live-service Games by 2027

Hubert Sledziewski, 02 February 2022, 17:21

Sony has released its financial report for the third quarter of fiscal 2021. From it, we learned that PS5 is selling worse than PS4, but probably still better than XSX|S. What's more, the Japanese company wants to release 10 live-service games by the end of 2026.

PS5 Shortage Drives Increased PS4 Production

Piotr Sadowski, 12 January 2022, 12:35

Problems with the availability of PlayStation 5 have been dragging on for quite some time. In order to cope with the shortage, Sony decided to extend the production of its last-gen consoles.

PS4 Firmware 9.0 Cracked; PS5's Security May be Compromised

Michael Zegar, 14 December 2021, 21:55

An exploit has been released for version 9.0 of the PS4, enabling users to install their own software on the console - including pirated games. It should also work on PS5, but due to lack of hardware for testing, the crackers are unable to verify this.

Gamers Prefer PS5 to Xbox X/S Series - Survey Leaves no Doubt

Dawid Wanat, 13 December 2021, 16:09

PlayStation 5 has more fans among gamers than Xbox Series X/S. This is according to a survey by DFC Intelligence, which brought some interesting conclusions.

PlayStation 5 was the Most Popular Gift Idea in the US

Przemyslaw Dygas, 07 December 2021, 13:22

Research on gift ideas in the US leaves no illusion - the PS5 is hugely popular.

Former Employee Sues Sony For Discrimination Against Women

Miriam Moszczynska, 24 November 2021, 15:27

Women in the tech industry have not had the best of times lately. A former Sony employee has filed a lawsuit accusing the company of discrimination and wrongful dismissal based on her gender.

Xbox Series S Sales Exceed Expectations Outstripping Series X

Milosz Szubert, 18 November 2021, 15:41

According to data from analyst firm Ampere, the Xbox Series S console is selling better than its more powerful brother, the Xbox Series X, in „several key markets”. Microsoft's consoles, however, lag behind the PlayStation 5.