Tag: sony

  • State of Play Announces Ghost of Yotei, Next Installment in the Ghost of Tsushima Series

    State of Play Announces Ghost of Yotei, Next Installment in the Ghost of Tsushima Series

    In a significant announcement that had the gaming world buzzing, developer Sucker Punch confirmed that Ghost of Tsushima, one of 2020’s hit games, is set to get a sequel. This news was made official during the much-anticipated State of Play event on September 24. The successor of the critically acclaimed PS4 game, Ghost of Yōtei,…

  • October 2024’s Free PlayStation Plus Games Unveiled

    October 2024’s Free PlayStation Plus Games Unveiled

    Sony has recently unveiled a thrilling lineup of complimentary games for October 2024, available exclusively to PlayStation Plus subscribers across all tiers. Beginning on the first day of the month, subscribers will have the pleasure to access ‘Doki Doki Literature Club Plus,’ ‘Dead Space,’ and ‘WWE 2K24’ at no additional cost. The first title in…

  • Price Details Allegedly Unveiled for the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Bundle

    Price Details Allegedly Unveiled for the PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Bundle

    In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Sony is launching a special PlayStation bundle. Renowned for its accurate PlayStation reports, industry insider Billbil-kun has shared some speculative pricing for the 30th Anniversary PS5 Slim bundle and ergonomically upgraded DualSense controller. Firstly, the unique PS5 Slim bundle is expected to be priced at an affordable $499.99. Eurozone…

  • “PS5 Pro Officially Unveiled with a Staggering $700 Price Tag”

    “PS5 Pro Officially Unveiled with a Staggering $700 Price Tag”

    Sony recently unveiled the PS5 Pro during the PS5 Technical Presentation hosted by Mark Cerny. The key focus of the presentation was the improved framerate capabilities of the new system, as developers are reportedly seeking framerates higher than the conventional 30fps or 60fps. Apparently, gamers tend to prefer Performance over Fidelity most of the time.…

  • Shipments of the PS5 Surpass 61.8 Million

    Shipments of the PS5 Surpass 61.8 Million

    Sony’s financial results have revealed that, as of June 30, 2024, the company has shipped a total of 61.8 million PlayStation 5 units worldwide. Despite a decrease of 0.9 million units during the three months ending June, with 2.4 million shipped, Sony also announced an increase in PlayStation Network’s monthly active users, with 116 million…

  • Bungie is terminating 220 jobs while deepening its integration with Sony

    Bungie is terminating 220 jobs while deepening its integration with Sony

    Bungie, the Destiny 2 developer, has revealed plans to lay off 220 staff members from July 31, 2024, citing the rising cost of development, industry shifts, and economic conditions as primary reasons. Although this decision was difficult to make, the company asserts it was necessary in order to focus on developing Destiny and Marathon. In…

  • Sony Withdraws Its Interview with Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann Citing ‘Numerous Major Mistakes’

    Sony Withdraws Its Interview with Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann Citing ‘Numerous Major Mistakes’

    Sony recently retracted an interview with Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann. The tech giant found significant inaccuracies and errors that misrepresented Druckmann’s views on topics like animation, AI, writing, technology, and more. An apology was issued to Druckmann and decision for the interview’s removal was made in coordination with Naughty Dog and SIE. The interview stirred…

  • Shipments of PS5 Surpass 59.3 Million

    Shipments of PS5 Surpass 59.3 Million

    Sony reported in its Q1 2024 financial results that it has globally shipped 59.3 million units of the PlayStation 5, which constituted a decline of 1.8 million units as compared to the same quarter the previous year. However, considering the entire fiscal year, PlayStation 5 saw an increase of 1.7 million units, tallying up to…

  • Sony Confirms Reduction of Approximately 900 Positions, Shuts Down London Studio

    Sony Confirms Reduction of Approximately 900 Positions, Shuts Down London Studio

    Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has recently announced layoffs of more than 900 employees, which is approximately 8% of its workforce. The company also announced the closure of PlayStation Studios London. Statements from President and CEO Jim Ryan and Head of PlayStation Studios Herman Hulst reveal that both US and European groups would be affected, including…

  • Over 50 Million PlayStation 5 Units Sold

    Over 50 Million PlayStation 5 Units Sold

    Sony Interactive Entertainment recently revealed that the PlayStation 5 (PS5) has crossed another salient mark with over 50 million units sold in just three years since its launch in November 2020. The spike in sales in 2023 is mainly attributed to the release of new popular games, solidifying its position in the global gaming community.…

  • PS3 Error 8001050F Fixed

    Playstation 3’s every where stopped working starting Sunday when a mysterious “Error: 8001050F” started occurring. The error prevented users from going online, as well as playing certain games offline. It affected all PS3 models except the newer slim PS3. From Sony: As you may be aware, some customers have been unable to connect to the…