Sony
Sony is the world-class multinational conglomerate corporation that has ventured into the market of making top-tier hardware for the last 50 years. However, since the mid-90s, Sony invested in the video gaming industry, developing hardware and video games for its PlayStation brand. The company so far has launched a lineup of home-based and portable video game consoles consisting of the original PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, and the recent PlayStation 5. The Japanese tech giant, Sony, competes with the leading American consumer electronics company called Microsoft. The latter’s Xbox trademark and its series of video game consoles, including the original Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox One X, and Xbox Series X/S, rivals the former’s video game consoles. To cover all the emerging buzz between both brands, we at eXputer write hot news, video game guides, reviews, tier lists about the products associated with Sony, Microsoft, and their subsidiaries.
- Year Founded: May 7, 1946
- Founder: Akio Morita, Masaru Ibuka
- Subsidiaries: Sony Interactive Entertainment, Sony Pictures, Sony Music Entertainment
- CEO: Kenichiro Yoshida
- Industry
Sony Cuts Projections For PS VR2 In Half After Pre-Orders Disappoint
After initially projecting PS VR2 to sell 2 million in its first quarter, Sony has halved this to 1 million after disappointing pre-orders.
- News
Twisted Metal Series 2023 Release Teased By PlayStation Productions Head
PlayStation Productions studio head Asad Qizilbash has teased in a new tweet that the Twisted Metal series could premiere in 2023.
- Games
Naughty Dog Might Already Be Moving On From The Last Of Us
Neil Druckmann noted in an interview that The Last of Us 3 would not happen unless the developers come up with a compelling story.
- Industry
Microsoft Serves Sony Subpoena Requesting Confidential Details
Microsoft has issued Sony with a subpoena demanding the giant conglomerate to reveal appropriate business details in light of the FTC trial.
- Entertainment
PlayStation Productions Head Says Adaptations Are Failures If Only Gamers Like Them
In a recent interview, Asad Qizilbash, the co-head of PlayStation Productions, said that adaptations are failures if only gamers like them.
- Industry
Sony Hires Former Apple Executive To Improve PlayStation Store
Sony has reportedly hired the ex-Apple executive, Ben King, to actively work towards improving and developing the PlayStation Store.
- eXputer Originals
PlayStation Exclusives Are Cinematic, But God Of War Ragnarok Proves That’s Not A Flaw
God of War Ragnarok depicts how narrative-based stories relying on in-depth cutscenes are the aspect that makes Sony exclusives big triumphs.
- News
PlayStation 5 Software Sales In Japan Increased 35% In 2022 Compared To 2021
PlayStation 5 software sold 35% more in 2022 than in 2021 in Japan, showing positive signs for the console's future with the shortage ending.
- eXputer Originals
Will Monopolies Kill Gaming? Ft. Microsoft And Blizzard
With the drastic increase in studio acquisitions by Sony and Microsoft, industry consolidation is becoming a rapidly increasing concern.
- PlayStation
PlayStation 5 Bundle With Two Controllers Listed By Retailer
New PlayStation 5 bundles appear to have been leaked ahead of an official announcement from Sony with two controllers.
- Games
Early Build Of Mysterious Sony Sci-Fi RPG Leaks Online
Sony Interactive Entertainment will release a sci-fi RPG in the near future, according to a leak. The leak also included a video clip.
- News
Death Stranding 2 and Sony’s New First-Person Shooter Reportedly Launching In 2024
The ArtStation profile of one of Sony's employees revealed that Death Stranding 2 and an upcoming FPS are listed for release in 2024.
- Games
Every PlayStation 3 Game Now Boots Up On The RPCS3 Emulator
The online emulator for the console, RPCS3, boots up every game that the PlayStation 3 had in its lifetime.
- News
Costco Selling $100 PlayStation Gift Cards For $79.99 Only
The $100 PlayStation gift cards can be bought for a cheap 79.99 dollars only at Costco for a limited time. The offer is for members only.
- Games
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Sold Over 150,000 Retail Copies In A Week In Japan
Data published by Famitsu reveals that Nintendo's Pokemon Scarlet and Violet saw a slight drop in sales but remained at the top of sales charts.
- News
Sony Announces Holiday Sale On PlayStation Store, Will Run Until January 6
The PlayStation Holiday Sale 2022 is now live and is offering fantastic discounts on over a thousand games.
- PlayStation
YouTuber Tears Down A Rare PlayStation 4 Pro DevKit
A YouTuber got his hands on a rare DevKit of PlayStation 4 Pro and gives us an interesting breakdown of the console.
- Games
Box Art Design For Physical PSVR2 Games Revealed
The packaging these next-gen virtual reality games for PSVR2 will have on the shelves has been leaked by Amazon.
- Industry
PlayStation 5 And Xbox Series Are Battling For No.1 In UK This Year
Xbox Series is fighting with PlayStation 5 for the biggest console in the UK this year and the gap is only 20k units.
- Industry
PlayStation 5 Is The Most Desired Present On The Christmas Whislist This Year
PlayStation 5 is going to be the most in-demand console in the US this Christmas, with Nintendo Switch at No.2 and Xbox Series X at No.5.
