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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
PlayStation forms new first-party studio Dark Outlaw Games
PlayStation forms new first-party studio Dark Outlaw Games
Sony has formed a new first-party PlayStation studio called Dark Outlaw Games, led by industry veteran Jason Blundell.
May 30, 2025
Japanese devs like Sony and Bandai Namco fold winter bonus into base salary in a bid to attract new talent
Japanese devs like Sony and Bandai Namco fold winter bonus into base salary in a bid to attract new talent
Sony and Bandai Namco have abolished employee bonuses in Japan in order to raise base salaries.
May 30, 2025
Sony announces price rises for PS5 consoles in Europe, UK, Australia, and New Zealand
Sony announces price rises for PS5 consoles in Europe, UK, Australia, and New Zealand
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced price increases for the base PlayStation 5 in Europe, United Kingdom, Aust…
May 30, 2025
PlayStation full-year operating income jumps 43% to $2.8bn
PlayStation full-year operating income jumps 43% to $2.8bn
Sony has published its financial results for its full fiscal year, reporting a major 43% boost in operating income for …
May 30, 2025
Sony considers manufacturing PS5 consoles in US due to tariffs
Sony considers manufacturing PS5 consoles in US due to tariffs
Sony has revealed it is considering manufacturing PlayStation 5 consoles in the US as a result of tariffs.
May 30, 2025