PlayStation

Business / Corporate May 27, 2021

Sony targets 1 billion global entertainment users

The coronavirus pandemic has boosted the group's sales as people spend more time playing games and using other entertainment services at home.

Business / Corporate May 10, 2021

Sony warns tight PlayStation 5 supply to extend into next year

by Takashi Mochizuki

The conglomerate said it had sold 7.8 million units of the console through March 31, and it is aiming to sell at least 14.8 million units in the current fiscal year.

Digital | ON: GAMES May 9, 2021

A shaky future for Sony's Japan Studio after mass staff exodus

by Brian Ashcraft

A slew of veteran game developers and producers announced their departure from the studio in advance of its April 1 restructuring.

Business / Corporate May 4, 2021

Sony strikes deal to get Discord onto PlayStations next year

The move could potentially connect more than 140 million gamers to the Japanese technology giant's growing console ecosystem.

Business / Tech Apr 10, 2021

Sony’s obsession with blockbusters is stirring unrest within the PlayStation empire

by Jason Schreier

The firm owns about a dozen studios across the world as part of its PlayStation Studios label, but in recent years it has prioritized games made by its most successful developers.

Digital | ON: GAMES Apr 4, 2021

A eulogy for the PlayStation Vita, Sony’s last portable console

by Brian Ashcraft

By announcing the end of the PS Vita's warranty extension, Sony is signaling that the PS Vita's era is fading to black.

Business / Corporate Apr 1, 2021

Sony undergoes first name change in six decades

The name change to Sony Group represents the diversification of its business from its well-known electronics segment.

World Feb 24, 2021

'We just want to play': Iran gamers battle reality of U.S. sanctions

Iran's blacklisted banking system also means players, with no access to internationally recognized credit cards, need to use fake identities and addresses.

Digital | ON: GAMES Feb 7, 2021

Game consoles and famous franchises get spruced-up

by Brian Ashcraft

The Switch gets a Mario makeover, while Super Mario 3D World and Nioh get remastered for new consoles.

Business / Corporate Feb 4, 2021

Sony boosts forecasts as profits smash estimates

Full-year sales now are projected at ¥8.8 trillion, compared with ¥8.5 trillion forecast in October.

Business Jan 16, 2021

Glitches, long hours and delays: Inside Cyberpunk 2077's disastrous rollout

by Jason Schreier

Interviews with current and former CD Projekt staff depict a development process marred by unchecked ambition, poor planning and technical shortcomings.