«Sony, are you crazy?»: PS5 Pro €800 presentation outraged fans — 154,000 dislikes in the first day
Sony Company introduced a new gaming console PS5 Pro, but the announcement caused a wave of criticism due to the high cost and lack of significant improvements.
PlayStation 5 Pro: «about 40 or 50 games» will receive an upgrade this fall
Sony has announced that «approximately 40-50 games» will receive updates for PlayStation 5 Pro at the console’s launch on November 7.
Sony announces PlayStation 5 Pro: more powerful GPU, advanced ray tracing, and AI upscaling
Sony has officially unveiled an updated version of its flagship console — PlayStation 5 Pro, which offers significant improvements in graphics power and rendering technology.
«Venom: The Last Dance» — new teaser for the sci-fi trilogy with Tom Hardy
Sony Pictures has released a new teaser for the third installment of the Venom franchise and announced the release date of the final trailer for «Venom: The Last Dance».
Sony patents technology that will make every sound in the game unique
Sony has been granted a patent for a technology that allows it to automatically generate various sound effects and music in video games using artificial intelligence.
The petition to revive Concord has been signed by 1300 people — more than at the peak of the game on Steam
An online petition for the re-release of Sony’s failed shooter Concord has gained more than 1300 signatures, surpassing the peak number of players on Steam.
Astro Bot was the highest rated game of 2024 — with 95/100 on Opencritic and 94/100 on Metacritic
In reviews, critics call Astro Bot «the best platformer of the decade».
Sony may have shown PS5 Pro design on PlayStation 30th anniversary banner
The new image of the PS5 Pro shows the same three stripes on the case that were shown in the leaks last week.
Concord — it’s over: PlayStation is shutting down the game two weeks after release and refunding players
Sony Interactive Entertainment is discontinuing its new multiplayer shooter Concord just two weeks after launch due to negative player feedback and low popularity.
Failure of the Year: Sony’s shooter Concord peaks at 697 simultaneous players, gets devastating reviews and low sales
Concord, the latest shooter from Sony and the debut project of Firewalk Studios, became a massive failure just a week after its release. The number of players and buyers is extremely low.
Insider reveals PS5 Pro design — in a hand-drawn image
Billbil-kun insider, known for a number of confirmed leaks, shared with an image of the upcoming PS5 Pro — he drew it by hand from a retail box, a photo of which he could not publish in order not to violate copyright.
Sony PlayStation 5 Pro will be released very soon and will cost up to $700 — some people already have a developer kit
At Gamescom 2024, they did not openly talk about the Sony PlayStation 5 Pro console, but it was a secret that everyone knew about. Some of the developers unofficially told about its release time.
Sony sold 61 million PlayStation 5 consoles, but hardware sales fell by 32%
Sony has achieved significant success, selling more than 61 million PlayStation 5 consoles, but the company has faced a 32% decline in hardware sales compared to last year.
God of War — is not all: Santa Monica intrigues with a new project
Sony Santa Monica, the studio known for the God of War series, is working on a new game that probably won’t be related to Kratos’ adventures.
Portable game consoles: evolution from the 70s to the present day
Portable gaming consoles are an integral part of video game history, and for many people, they are the only thing they associate with the video game experience, not computers or stationary consoles. The ability to enjoy games anywhere and anytime has proven to be more important than the quality of graphics, which is why «handhelds» […]
Sony Xperia 5 VI case seller has revealed Sony Xperia 5 VI – the smartphone was not expected to be released this year
Contrary to previous reports, Sony will release another Xperia 5 smartphone this year. This is evidenced by the page in the online store of the European seller Alza, which put up for sale a Spigen Rugged Armor protective case for the Sony Xperia 5 VI model.
Sony Inzone Buds review: TWS headphones for gamers with low signal latency and good battery life
We’ve already written about austere full-size headphones Sony WH-CH720Nand now it’s the turn of TWS to launch Sony Inzone Buds. These fully wireless headphones are designed for gamers, so they work not only with smartphones but also with PCs and PlayStation 5. And the main thing here is ultra-low signal latency, powerful sound, and more…
«Horrible character»: God of War series creator criticizes Atreus’ image
God of War creator David Jaffe said that he considers Atreus to be a «terrible character on a visual and gameplay level». He believes that he is no longer interesting after God of War Ragnarok.
Sony PlayStation 4 saved AMD from bankruptcy — confession of a top manager «red team»
Ten years ago, AMD was not doing too well. Analysts predicted that «red» would go bankrupt by 2020. In 2015, AMD reported a 10% decline in revenue due to the shrinking PC market.
Sony ULT WEAR – full-size wireless headphones with noise cancellation and up to 50 hours of battery life are sold in Ukraine for UAH 8 thousand
Sony has announced the launch of its new ULT WEAR full-size wireless headphones with noise-canceling in Ukraine. The model weighs 255 g, has a soft headband and ear cushions that completely cover the ears.
Sony will adapt the Street Fighter game series and set the premiere for 2026
The Street Fighter game series was launched in 1987 and has sold 49 million copies since then. In 2023, Legendary acquired the rights to film and TV adaptation of the game and announced a joint venture with Sony.
PS5 owners will be able to join Discord calls directly from their console – Sony has released an update
Sony is improving Discord integration on PS5 so that users can join voice calls directly from the console. Support for Discord on PS5 currently requires users to manually transfer a call to the console using the Discord app on their mobile phone or PC. However, with the update, Discord integrates directly into the PS5 panel so that you can quickly…
The Last of Us 2 is being prepared for PC — the launch will be delayed until the second season of the series
The second The Last of Us is coming to PC, according to a reliable leak source. The Billbil-kun informant with a long list of accurate PlayStation news, reportedthat the PC version of Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us 2 is actually completed, but will be delayed until the release of of the second season of the series HBO in 2025.
Nobody needs beautiful graphics: why does nobody play AAA projects?
According to statistics, the most popular video games have a simple look, and nobody needs beautiful graphics, nor powerful gaming computers. In this article, we will analyze the market, understand the psychology of the player, and try to understand what guides developers and typical gamers. Successes of the gaming industry Let’s start with…
Sony Alpha 9 III camera with a global shutter system and a shooting speed of up to 120 fps will be sold at a price of UAH 285 thousand
Sony has announced the launch of its new full-frame camera Alpha 9 III in Ukraine. According to the manufacturer, this new product is equipped with the world’s first full-frame image sensor with a global shutter. Other features of this device include an advanced autofocus system, a BIONZ XR image processing chip, and flash synchronization at…
Sony Xperia 1 VI – a flagship camera phone with 85-170 mm optical zoom and a price of €1400
Sony has unveiled its new flagship smartphone, the Xperia 1 VI, aimed at photography enthusiasts. Users are offered a true optical zoom, AI-assisted autofocus, and a unified app experience.
Sony’s cassette deck turned into a wireless receiver using a Raspberry Pi
User Reddit Unchecked_arrogance turned an old Sony cassette deck into a wireless receiver. One of the cassette compartments was converted into a touchscreen display running on a Raspberry Pi. At the same time, the cassette playback functionality was retained in the second compartment, and the cassette part works independently of the digital part.
Ghost of Tsushima joins Helldivers 2 — both Sony games are limited on Steam in 180 countries (Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia added)
After Helldivers 2 was removed from Steam in 177 countries after linking PlayStation Network accounts, Sony seemed to have abandoned the practice, but the new move suggests otherwise.
«Almost fired»: Helldivers 2 community manager on Discord got in trouble for commenting on the PSN situation
The manager of the Helldivers 2 community on Discord, nicknamed Spitz, suddenly stopped posting comments after the situation that developed over the weekend around the game. To recap, Sony had to cancel the decision on mandatory link Helldivers 2 on PC to your PlayStation Network accountwhich is not available in many countries due to user pressure.
Sony won’t link Helldivers 2 to PlayStation Network account after Steam users protest
Sony Interactive will not be linking Helldivers 2 on PC to PlayStation Network accounts after more than 200 thousand negative reviews and the game’s removal from Steam in more than 170 regions. The need to register with PSN would have made the game unavailable in many countries.
Helldivers 2 became unavailable on Steam for 170+ regions due to PlayStation Network binding — users dropped the rating
The game Helldivers 2, which has gained popularity since the beginning of this year, is no longer available for PC through Steam in many countries after the announcement that a PlayStation Network account would become mandatory for players. The problem is that PSN operates in a relatively small number of countries. The situation has led to the…
«Movies are coming home»: Sony announces 2024 lineup of Mini LED, OLED and LED TVs and speakers
Sony has updated its lineup of Mini LED, OLED, and LED TVs and offered several improvements to draw attention to the new products.
The end of an era: Jim Ryan resigns as CEO of PlayStation, no longer working for Sony
Ryan has been leading the PlayStation gaming business since February 2019 and has worked at Sony for 30 years in total (his career began a year before the first PlayStation console was released). The division is now led by Hiroki Totoki, Sony’s current CFO and COO, who has additionally and temporarily assumed the role of PlayStation chief…
Letsplays on PS5. Sony’s new feature will automatically record video tips for other players
Sony announced update to the «Game Help» feature on PlayStation 5 — it will soon be expanded to include a Community section with video tips that will be automatically recorded to help other players.
Sony ZV-1F review: an affordable camera for video blogs
At the end of 2023, Sony ZV-1F was officially introduced in Ukraine, a relatively affordable, compact camcorder that is positioned for beginner bloggers to shoot vlogs, videos on YouTube and other popular platforms. We have already tested the new product from a beginner’s point of view, shot videos and took photos, and now we share […]
PS5 Pro: what to expect from Sony’s new console
The recent leak of the PS5 Pro (codenamed Trinity) specifications finally dispelled all doubts — Sony’s new console will be released this fall. What exactly can gamers expect from the mid-gen?
Hi-Fi RUSH now available PS5 — got 91 on Metacritic compared to 87 on the Xbox Series version
On March 19, the acclaimed rhythm fighter Hi-Fi RUSH was released on PS5 — and it’s quite ironic that the second game from Microsoft’s internal studios to be released on PlayStation now has a higher rating on Metacritic than the Xbox Series X|S version (91/100 vs. 87 points).
Higher memory performance and High CPU Frequency Mode: new details about the PlayStation 5 Pro console
At the end of last week, some characteristics of the upcoming PlayStation 5 Pro gaming console became known. Now, Insider Gaming has added some new details about this device.
Demand is declining, and inventories are getting higher. Sony suspends production of PS VR2
A month ago, Sony announced PS VR2 PC compatibility, which should be available this year and will be a lifeline for semi-failed VR headsets. To continue the story Bloomberg citing informed sources, reports that Sony has been forced to suspend production of the PS VR2 as demand is getting lower and stocks are getting higher.
PlayStation 5 Pro specs leak — tangible performance boost, Christmas release
Website Insider Gaming confirms from its own sources that the PlayStation 5 Pro specifications, which were previously leaked to the Internet via the YouTube channel Moore’s Law is Dead, are a real leak, despite the channel’s criticism, and the release of the PlayStation 5 Pro is focused on the Christmas holidays of 2024.
PS5 update 9.00 improves DualSense controller sound with noise reduction
Update PS5 Update 9.00 adds DualSense controller audio enhancements and Share Screen interaction to the Sony console.
The third «Venom» will be released earlier (October 2024), but the sequel to «Batman» with Robert Pattinson «has been delayed until 2026.
The third installment of the «Venom» franchise has finally received the official title — Venom: The Last Dance, as well as new release date — October 25, 2024 (instead of the previously announced November 8).
Michael Keaton says he didn’t understand his cameo in «Morbius» and wouldn’t mind returning to the role of Batman
Box office news about «Madame Web» now are not without mention about another failed movie from Sony’s Spider-Man universe, — «Morbius» with Jared Leto.
The PlayStation Store’s March Sale — remake of The Last of Us, Lies of P and other 2500+ games with up to 75% off
The PS Store sale will last two weeks — ending on 14/3 at 01:59 GMT+2.
Sony executive boasted of high demand for PlayStation Portal, but refused to reveal exact sales
From the beginning, Sony considered niche as one of the key advantages of the $200 PlayStation Portal. Now the company is extremely pleased with the sales and high demand for the portable device, which was created as a complement to PS5, not an alternative to PSP or PS Vita. These and other interesting details were revealed by Sony’s Vice…
Sony will lay off about 900 PlayStation employees — the most successful studios Naughty Dog, Insomniac and Guerrilla will suffer
Sony said about a «difficult decision» – the company is forced to «restructure its operations» and has decided to start reducing the staff of the PlayStation division. This will allow us to «optimize resources».
«Madame Web» still hasn’t reached the debut box office of «Morbius» on the second weekend
Attention to Sony’s film starring Dakota Johnson as a psychic and three female spiders dropped sharply in the second weekend.
Sony now allows sign into your PlayStation account without a password and testing PSVR 2 support for PC
Sony, following Google, Apple, Microsoft, and many others, has taken a step towards a password-free future — PlayStation owners have been given the opportunity to log in to their PSN accounts using Passkeys , which should eventually completely replace classic passwords and less secure two-factor authentication (2FA) technology.
Before his retirement, Jim Ryan gave advice to his successor and named the main games of each PlayStation generation
Having worked for three decades at PlayStation, Jim Ryan, who is stepping down as president and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment next month, has seen the industry he loves undergo dramatic changes. And from the height of his experience, he gave advice to his successor and named the top games of each PlayStation generation.
Sony Pictures will make four films about Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. The director will be Oscar-winning Sam Mendes.
Sony Pictures Entertainment and Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes and his company Neal Street Productions are planning to make four separate films — one about each member of The Beatles — one of the most famous musical groups in human history.
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