Sony
Sony, a multinational conglomerate, has excelled in top-tier hardware for five decades. In the mid-90s, Sony entered the gaming industry, producing hardware and games for PlayStation. The lineup includes PlayStation, PS2, PSP, PS3, PS Vita, PS4, and PS5. At eXputer, stay updated with hot news, game guides, reviews, and tier lists covering Sony’s products and subsidiaries.
- Year Founded: May 7, 1946
- Founder: Akio Morita, Masaru Ibuka
- Subsidiaries: Sony Interactive Entertainment, Sony Pictures, Sony Music Entertainment
- CEO: Kenichiro Yoshida
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Industry
Microsoft’s EU Remedies Don’t Mention Sony, Only Cloud Streaming Rivals
Microsoft's proposed remedies to acquire the EU's seal of approval surprisingly don't mention Sony and only concern cloud streaming rivals.
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Industry
Sony Could Soon Alert VR Users Of Real-Life Obstacles Using Notifications
Sony has published two patents that seek to alert VR players of real-life obstacles in the path using 3D audio and dynamic notifications.
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Games
Microsoft’s FTC Documents Mention A PS5 Superman Game
In an FTC document filed by Microsoft's lawyers, a small tidbit begets the possibility of a Superman game on the PS5.
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News
PlayStation 5 Update Adds New Animation For Unlocking A Platinum Trophy
The latest update for the PlayStation 5 has added a new special animation for unlocking a Platinum Trophy.
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News
Sony Asks The UK To Force Microsoft To Sell Call of Duty
Sony has asked UK authorities to consider forcing Microsoft to divest the Call of Duty franchise for the Activision deal to go through.
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Industry
Sony Patents A Way To Fix Your Posture While Gaming
Sony has filed a patent that aims to make recommendations regarding breaks and stretches during long periods of play.
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News
PlayStation Boss Says He Wants To Block Microsoft’s Acquisition Of Activision Blizzard
PlayStation boss Jim Ryan seeks to stop the proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft over concerns over the COD franchise.
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News
Sony Pushes Out Silent PSVR2 Update Alongside New PS5 Patch
Reports claim that a PSVR2 update has been pushed out silently by the developers as well right alongside the new PS5 firmware patch,
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News
Latest Firmware Update Brings Discord Voice Chat Support For PlayStation 5
PlayStation 5's firmware 7.0 update brings many much-awaited changes to the console, including Discord integration.
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Industry
Sony Has $5.1 Billion To Spend on Acquisitions Until 2024
It seems that more acquisitions from the multi-media giant are on the way as Sony still has $5.1 billion left to invest by 2024.
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Industry
Sony Patents To Personalize Game Narration And Difficulty For Every Player Using AI
Sony has recently patented a gaming system that can provide personalized game narrative and difficulty, matching players' experience.
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News
PlayStation 5’s Thriving Sales Have Made Sony AMD’s Largest Buyer
Sony accounted for 16% of AMD's revenue in 2022, buying semiconductors worth $3.7 billion, hinting at the booming PlayStation 5 sales.
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Industry
Video Game Ports For Xbox Are Possibly Being Ignored By Developers
Developers might be ignoring video game ports for Xbox platforms in favor of PlayStation as recent games fail to meet acceptable standards.
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News
Shooting Games Make Up 40% Of Total PlayStation Playtime Globally
Globally, shooting games make up 40% of the total playtime racked up by PlayStation users, with a significant share of the market as per CMA.
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Industry
Sony Claims Its AAA Exclusives Are Not Profitable
Sony claims that its first-party exclusives are not profitable, citing the importance of third-party revenue for innovative technologies.
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Industry
China Likely Next In Line To Approve The Microsoft-Activision Merger
The Microsoft-Activision merger is likely to arrive at a turning point as China seemingly prepares to approve the deal in the coming days.
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Industry
Sony’s Marketing Deal With Call Of Duty Is Ending Next Year
The deal allowing Sony to market Call of Duty is expiring in 2024, with Brad Smith also saying Microsoft's new offer is even better.
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Industry
Microsoft Has Offered A 15-Year Call Of Duty Deal To Sony
Microsoft apparently offered a 15-year deal to Sony for Call of Duty, which is more than the ten-year licensing proposal reported before.
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News
Sony Wants You To Rent Its NFTs
Sony wants you to rent its NFTs, according to a patent found by Game Rant. Sony is exploring ways to integrate NFTs into its ecosystem.
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PlayStation
69% Of Players Choose PlayStation For Exclusive Games
The CMA found that 69% of players choose PlayStation because of exclusives, but 73% of the users got the console for Call of Duty.
