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Sony’s Co-CEO on AI in Gaming: Revolutionary Potential, But Humans Are Key
December 4, 2024 – In a recent interview with BBC, Hermen Hulst, the Co-CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, discussed the profound impact of artificial intelligence on the gaming industry. Hulst believes that while AI has the potential to “revolutionize” the field of gaming, human involvement in the development process remains essential. According to Hulst, “The…
Sony Faces Legal Challenge in UK Over Allegedly Excessive Game Pricing
September 29, 2024 – A collective lawsuit targeting Sony, scheduled to commence trial on March 2, 2026, with an estimated duration of eight weeks, has been finalized in the UK. The lawsuit alleges that Sony engaged in unlawful pricing practices for digital content, including add-ons, resulting in excessively high costs. The case was initiated by…
Sony PlayStation CEO Affirms: Game Consoles Stay Central, PC and Mobile Expansion On the Way”
September 18, 2024 – In a recent interview published by Nikkei on September 11th, Sony PlayStation’s Co-CEO Hideaki Nishino emphasized that despite the company’s efforts to expand its audience on PC and mobile devices, game consoles will remain the core of its business in the future. Addressing the value of game consoles, Nishino stated, “Mobile…
Sony Lacks Adequate Original IPs, Says President Totoki
September 06, 2024 – Hiroki Totoki, the current President, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chairman of SIE at Sony Group Corporation, has expressed concerns over the company’s lack of original IPs developed from scratch, which he believes puts them at a disadvantage compared to their competitors. In an interview with the Financial Times,…
Sony’s Official Poster Teases New PS5 Pro, Matching Leaked Designs
September 06, 2024 – Sony marked the 30th anniversary of PlayStation with a poster reveal yesterday, teasing the silhouette of a new gaming console. The background image of the poster featured a design resembling the PS5, embellished with diagonal lines, hinting at a possible upgrade. Previous reports have indicated that leaked sketches of the PS5…
Sony Shares Soar as PlayStation 5 Price Hike of 19% Takes Effect in Japan
August 28, 2024 – Sony Group revealed yesterday that it will increase the price of the PlayStation 5 by a staggering 19% in Japan, effective from September 2nd, pushing the console’s new price tag close to 80,000 yen. This announcement sparked an immediate 2.7% surge in Sony’s share price on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Concomitantly,…
Sony Keeps a Close Eye on Handheld Gaming Market, Hinting at Possible New Venture
August 26, 2024 – Despite being merely a streaming device, the impressive market performance of PlayStation Portal has prompted Sony to take a fresh look at the handheld gaming console segment. According to industry insider Tom Henderson, Sony is closely monitoring the handheld gaming market. This further corroborates previous rumors leaked by Moore’s Law is…
Sony Abandons Paramount Acquisition: Strategic Misalignment and High Risks Prompt Decision
August 08, 2024 – Sony Group has officially ended its plans to acquire the film and television production giant Paramount Global, according to Hiroki Totoki, the President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer of Sony Group. This announcement marks the conclusion of Sony’s potential acquisition of Paramount. Previously, there were reports that Sony, along…
Sony Reportedly Discontinues 5.5TB Optical Disc Archive Solution: A Shift in Data Storage Strategies
July 23, 2024 – In a surprising turn of events, techradar has revealed that Sony is set to discontinue its highly acclaimed 5.5TB Optical Disc Archive Cartridges, marking the end of an era in long-term data storage solutions. Introduced in 2020, Sony’s third-generation optical archive system boasted an impressive 5.5TB capacity per cartridge, leveraging innovative…
Sony ZV-E10 II to Debut July 10th with 26MP Sensor, Echoing A6700’s Success
June 25, 2024 – Sony’s eagerly anticipated ZV-E10 II camera is set to make its official debut on July 10, according to reliable sources cited by SonyAlphaRumors. This upgrade to the popular ZV-E10 model is expected to feature a 26MP CMOS sensor identical to the one found in the A6700, and will also incorporate cutting-edge…