PlayStation
Rival to Xbox, Sony’s PlayStation journey kicked off with the first console shipping out more than 100 million units worldwide in less than a decade. The console brought the fashion or culture of keeping home-based video game consoles, with the latest in line being the magnificent PlayStation 5.
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Sony Doubles Down On PlayStation-Only Exclusives Following Pullback From PC Ports
Sony's new "Only on PS5" ad puts consumer-facing weight behind its months-old pivot away from porting single-player games to PC.
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The Blood of Dawnwalker Doesn’t Feature A 60 FPS Mode On Consoles
The Blood of Dawnwalker won't offer a 60 FPS mode on PS5, PS5 Pro, or Xbox Series X at launch, developers confirm.
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Next-Gen Consoles Would Face A 38% Drop In Sales If Priced At $1,000, Says Analyst
Ampere Analysis warns a $1,000 PS6 and Xbox Project Helix could see combined sales drop up to 38% over their first five years.
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Naughty Dog Barely Touched Intergalactic Until The Last of Us Online Was Cancelled
Jason Schreier says most of Naughty Dog worked on The Last of Us Online, not Intergalactic, until the multiplayer game was scrapped.
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Horizon 3 Is “Years Away” Due To Live-Service Reboot
Sony is stripping the live-service elements out of Horizon Hunters Gathering after poor feedback, leaving Horizon 3 years away.
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Naughty Dog’s Release Schedule Is Unsustainable, Says Last of Us Designer
Former Naughty Dog designer Benson Russell says the studio's release structure "absolutely" isn't sustainable heading into PS6.
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Sony Terminates Indie Developer’s PlayStation Agreement Without Explanation, Delists Entire Catalog
Sony terminated indie developer Ternox Games' PlayStation agreement without explanation, delisting all 13 of its games by August 23.
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Sony Hasn’t Locked A Release Date For PlayStation 6
Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki tells the Wall Street Journal a PS6 release date still hasn't been decided amid rising memory costs.
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Job Listings Hint At Sony’s Next Push Into Game Advertising
Sony's PlayStation job listings point to a larger advertising operation spanning ad products, sales, partnerships and campaign technology across gaming.
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New PS5 Boxes Feature Warning Labels About the End of Physical Discs
A Sony warning label on new PS5 boxes tells buyers that physical game disc production will end in January 2028.
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Even Former PlayStation Boss Wants Bloodborne On PC
Shuhei Yoshida calls Bloodborne's missing PC port a complete mystery and wonders why Sony still has not announced a remaster, or a PC port.
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PlayStation Responds To Fan Backlash Over The End Of Physical Discs
Sony says ending PlayStation discs does not impact the business, despite fan concerns over ownership, choice and preservation.
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Sony Secures RAM Supply To Meet PS5 Sales Targets Through FY26
Sony has secured enough PS5 memory through March 2027, supporting fiscal year 2026 sales targets without another console price increase.
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Sony’s Decision To End Physical Discs Is ‘Super Sad’ ,Says Expedition 33 Director
Expedition 33's directors call Sony's move away from physical discs “super sad,” citing ownership, preservation, and the value of discs.
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New Kratos Led God of War Game Confirmed Alongside God of War Laufey Release Date
New Kratos God of War game confirmed as God of War: Laufey gets a release-date announcement, with connection between the games confirmed.
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Sony Tightens Social Media Rules as Disc Backlash Grows
Sony reportedly tightens social media rules for PlayStation staff as backlash grows over PS5 discs and physical ownership.
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Only 7 PlayStation Games Have Topped 100,000 US Physical Sales This Year, says analyst
PlayStation physical sales are fading in the US, with only seven games topping 100,000 boxed copies in 2026 as digital purchases dominate the market.
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Sony Continues To Promote Digital Games Despite Backlash
Sony continues promoting digital PlayStation games as players and retailers push back, defending physical discs, and consumer choice.
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Final Fantasy Rebirth’s Sequel Has All The Attention Of Square Enix, And Not Without Good Reason
The developers of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth have decided not to pursue its DLC and instead focus on the development of the game's next part.
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Shift Up Rewards Stellar Blade Devs With A PS5 Pro And $3,400 USD
As Stellar Blade's success rises high, Shift Up acknowledges the staff's hard work by rewarding them with two great gifts.
