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Sony confirms layoffs at Bend Studio
Sony confirms layoffs at Bend Studio
Sony's first-party Bend Studio has undergone a round of layoffs following the cancellation of "a live service concept".
June 11, 2025
Sony to become largest shareholder of FromSoftware parent Kadokawa Corporation
Sony to become largest shareholder of FromSoftware parent Kadokawa Corporation
Sony is increasing its stake in Kadokawa Corporation, which will make it the FromSoftware parent's biggest shareholder.
May 30, 2025
Ghost of Tsushima to get anime adaptation
Ghost of Tsushima to get anime adaptation
An anime adaptation of Ghost of Tsushima is in the works, based on its Legends multiplayer mode.
May 30, 2025
Sony unveils prototype VR headset Xyn for "creating 3D objects for films, animation, and games"
Sony unveils prototype VR headset Xyn for "creating 3D objects for films, animation, and games"
Sony is launching a new "extended reality" headset called Xyn.
May 30, 2025
Horizon Zero Dawn and Helldivers 2 movies announced
Horizon Zero Dawn and Helldivers 2 movies announced
Sony has announced film adaptations of Horizon Zero Dawn and Helldivers 2.
May 30, 2025
Sony's new patents include AI system to predict player behaviour and reduce online lag
Sony's new patents include AI system to predict player behaviour and reduce online lag
Sony has patented several new systems, including one designed to harness AI to help predict player behaviour, and anoth…
May 30, 2025
Sony confirms cancellation of live service projects from Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games
Sony confirms cancellation of live service projects from Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games
Sony has confirmed the cancellation of two unannounced live service titles from Bend Studio and Bluepoint Games.
May 30, 2025
PS5 experiences record sales during holiday period, PlayStation revenues reach $11bn
PS5 experiences record sales during holiday period, PlayStation revenues reach $11bn
Sony has published its financial results for the nine months ending December 31, 2024, which saw growth across the boar…
May 30, 2025
Sony dismisses claims it destroyed former director's reputation, alleging he engaged in "consistent misconduct"
Sony dismisses claims it destroyed former director's reputation, alleging he engaged in "consistent misconduct"
Sony has hit back at claims it maligned the reputation of former Marathon reboot director Chris Barrett, purporting its…
May 30, 2025
Report: Sony lays off employees at Visual Arts and PS Studios Malaysia
Report: Sony lays off employees at Visual Arts and PS Studios Malaysia
First-party PlayStation support studio Visual Arts and PS Studios Malaysia have reportedly been affected by staff cuts.
May 30, 2025
Sony launches new beta program for PlayStation
Sony launches new beta program for PlayStation
Sony has announced a new beta program for PlayStation players.
May 30, 2025
Sony announces PlayStation 5 rental scheme in UK
Sony announces PlayStation 5 rental scheme in UK
Sony has partnered with tech leasing service Raylo to offer a rental scheme for PlayStation 5 hardware in the UK via it…
May 30, 2025