Sony PlayStation 1 story: how the CD defeated Nintendo and changed the global video game industry
At one time, the Sony PlayStation 1 game console was a technological breakthrough, a real phenomenon and a miracle of digital technology, and later gained well-deserved popularity among millions of gamers. What is the most memorable about the PS1, what challenges did engineers face, and why did video game developers adore the first Sony…
Sony fixes a bug in PS5 that replaced game backgrounds with ads — but problems with PSN began
The other day, PS5 owners noticed a strange update that actually replaced game backgrounds with annoying ads — in addition to new games, the screens promoted promotions and discounts that had long since ceased to be valid.
«You will not succeed»: «PlayStation father» reveals how Sony didn’t believe in the console’s success and predicted its demise
Ken Kutaragi, who is called the «father of PlayStation», shared his memories of how Sony was skeptical about the idea of creating a game console in the early 90s. He spoke about this during his speech at Tokyo Games Show.
Sony’s artificial intelligence will create games for PlayStation, it has already been used in Spider-Man 2, — corporate report
In a new corporate report, Sony says that to speed up the development of games on the PlayStation will make greater use of AI and machine learning.
The limited edition PlayStation 5 Pro sold out in minutes — now consoles are being resold on Ebay for $5000-13000
Sony has announced a limited edition PlayStation 5 Pro collection to celebrate the brand’s 30th anniversary and from the start of pre-orders in some countries, it was expected to be sold out in minutes — some are already selling consoles on alternative trading platforms with a large markup.
PS5 Pro pre-orders in Ukraine will start on October 10 — two weeks later than expected
On September 26, pre-orders for the PS5 Pro console started worldwide, and it was expected that Ukraine would not be far behind, but no miracle happened.
«Don’t like — don’t buy»: Sony exec responds to criticism of Ghost of Tsushima sequel
Former Sony executive Sean Layden commented on the negative reaction of fans to the game’s announcement Ghost of Yotei, the sequel to Ghost of Tsushima.
«How to upgrade your PC’s graphics card»: highlights from the first PlayStation 5 Pro reviews
Leading foreign publications published the first reviews PlayStation 5 Pro after Sony’s presentation to the press. Journalists were able to test the new console and compare its capabilities with the standard PS5.
PS5 Pro: Sony announces upgrade for Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil and Stellar Blade
Sony has announced seven new games that will receive improvements for the PlayStation 5 Pro console.
Horizon Zero Dawn will receive a remaster for PlayStation 5 and PC in October
Sony has announced a remaster of the popular game Horizon Zero Dawn for PlayStation 5 and PC. The developers promise players «stunning new graphics and improved features».
Trailer for Ghost of Yotei — Ghost of Tsushima sequel with a female protagonist
Sony concluded the State of Play presentation with the announcement of a new game from Sucker Punch studio — Ghost of Yotei. It is a sequel to the popular Ghost series set in medieval Japan.
God of War Ragnarok mod for PC removes mandatory PSN binding
If something does not suit PC users, they change it. Nobody likes the binding of God of War: Ragnarok to the PSN is not good for anyone.
«The Future of PlayStation»: $400 million and high expectations invested in failed Concord
Catastrophic Concord launch continues to generate interesting stories. With the closure of the game, Sony PlayStation suffered great losses.
PlayStation to release PS5 Pro in retro style for its 30th anniversary
Sony has announced the release of a special retro collection of PlayStation 5 and accessories to mark the brand’s 30th anniversary. This series attracts attention with its classic design and limited edition.
Intel loses Sony PlayStation 6 contract — due to cost and backward compatibility
According to Reuters, In 2022, Intel lost a contract to design and manufacture a chip for the Sony PlayStation 6. This was a significant blow to the company’s contract manufacturing.
PS5 Pro only plays Alan Wake 2 at 864p / 60 fps despite updated hardware
According to Digital Foundry’s analysis, Alan Wake 2 on PS5 Pro runs at a relatively low resolution of 864p/60 fps, which calls into question the effectiveness of the updated hardware.
PlayStation 5 Pro is unlikely to handle GTA 6 in 4K / 60 fps, — Digital Foundry
The expert predicts that PlayStation 5 Pro processor limitations will prevent GTA 6 from running in 4K at 60 frames per second.
Savings for gamers: Sony to sell refurbished PS5 and Dual Sense
Sony will soon launch the sale of refurbished PlayStation 5 consoles at a reduced price through its official store PlayStation Direct.
Sony exec advises laid-off developers to «drive Uber» and «take a year off from work on the beach»
Chris Dearing, the former president of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, expressed his opinion on the massive layoffs in the gaming industry during the latest episode of the My Perfect Console podcast. He talked about the reasons for the layoffs and gave advice to the fired developers.
«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…
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