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Major companies urge Japan to bolster 2030 renewables goal

Business Jan 18, 2021

Major companies urge Japan to bolster 2030 renewables goal

A group of 92 corporations known as the Japan Climate Initiative on Monday urged ministers to pledge to make 40-50% of energy use from renewable sources.

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

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.

Sony unveils Airpeak drone at CES

Business / Tech Jan 12, 2021

Sony unveils Airpeak drone at CES

The firm plans to launch the device, equipped with its Alpha mirrorless cameras, in Japan and the United States in spring this year.

Sony pulls Cyberpunk 2077 from PlayStation store after bug backlash

Business / Corporate Dec 18, 2020

Sony pulls Cyberpunk 2077 from PlayStation store after bug backlash

At a cost of $330 million, the game is one of the most expensive ever made, yet its glitches and graphics have prompted ridicule.

How scalper bots are undercutting Sony's PlayStation 5

Business / Tech Dec 17, 2020

How scalper bots are undercutting Sony's PlayStation 5

by Takashi Mochizuki

The problem is particularly acute this year because the coronavirus has squeezed production and pushed more console sales online.

Sony to buy anime streaming service Crunchyroll for ¥120 billion

Business / Tech Dec 10, 2020

Sony to buy anime streaming service Crunchyroll for ¥120 billion

The deal will give Sony access to Crunchyroll's 3 million paying subscribers across more than 200 countries and regions.

Sony and Microsoft consoles struggle in launch week as stock runs thin

Business / Tech Nov 19, 2020

Sony and Microsoft consoles struggle in launch week as stock runs thin

by Takashi Mochizuki

Factory and logistical disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic have hurt manufacturers’ ability to keep up.

A video games timeline: from Pong to the console wars

Digital | Digital Nov 12, 2020

A video games timeline: from Pong to the console wars

This week sees the release of Sony's PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X, the next chapter in the gaming industry's rich path to success.

PlayStation dominates Xbox and will for years to come

Commentary / World Nov 12, 2020

PlayStation dominates Xbox and will for years to come

by Tae Kim

As incredible it may seem that Microsoft had no new games ready for its first console launch in seven years, it now looks like the disparity for 2021 will be just as bad.

With the PlayStation 5, Sony sees a long-term cash cow amid gaming boom

Business / Tech Nov 12, 2020

With the PlayStation 5, Sony sees a long-term cash cow amid gaming boom

by Vlad Savov and Takashi Mochizuki

The new PlayStation is Sony’s most important gadget since the Walkman, and it goes head-to-head with Microsoft Corp.’s next-generation Xbox over the holidays.

Microsoft sets sights on Sony’s home turf in console clash

Business / Tech Nov 10, 2020

Microsoft sets sights on Sony’s home turf in console clash

by Takashi Mochizuki

As the Xbox has virtually zero presence in Japan, there is plenty of room for it to increase its share of the market.

Apple and Sony both held talks about buying podcaster Wondery

Business / Corporate Nov 7, 2020

Apple and Sony both held talks about buying podcaster Wondery

by Lucas Shaw and Mark Gurman

Wondery is one of the largest independent podcasting studios and networks, reaching a monthly audience of more than 8 million people.

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