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In the days following the launch of Spider-Man Remastered on PC, dataminers have been combing through the game files to uncover secrets. We've already learned that a multiplayer component was once planned for the game through these methods, and now, there is also evidence that Sony is planning to dial …

Now that Spider-Man has officially broken free of PlayStation exclusivity and ended up on PC, dataminers have swiftly gone to work trying to figure out all of the game's secrets. As it turns out, at one point, Insomniac was considering a multiplayer co-op component for the game.  In the game …

Just over a week ago, we learned the official opinions of Sony, Ubisoft, WB, Riot and other companies regarding Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Sony naturally had a lot to say and was particularly concerned with Microsoft's growing hold on the subscription market with Game Pass. Now, Microsoft has had a chance to respond, calling Sony for buying 'blocking rights' to keep certain games off of Xbox. 

A couple of weeks ago we learned that the Yakuza series would be heading to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium in August. Today, Sony announced the full line-up of new PS+ games for the month, which includes much more than the Yakuza games. These games will be available to those …

With Sony's most recent earnings report, the company officially stopped reporting PS4 shipments, indicating that production will be winding down as the company continues to transition players over to the PS5.  The change in stance was reported by industry analyst, Daniel Ahmad, noting that the PS4's total lifetime shipments now …

Earlier this year, Square Enix shocked us all with the sale of its biggest western studios and historic IP like Tomb Raider and Deus Ex in a $300M deal. It seems that this was just phase 1 of a restructuring within Square Enix. Phase 2 will reportedly see the publisher …

Since unveiling Spider-Man Remastered for PC in June, Sony has been accepting pre-orders for the game on Steam and other digital stores. In the UK, the launch price was listed as £54.99, which is on the expensive side but not unexpected given Sony's push for higher game prices. However, as …

While the Xbox has supported 1440p displays for years, Sony has stuck to supporting the most common TV resolutions, 4K/UHD and 1080p on PlayStation. After many requests from PlayStation players, Sony is now enabling 1440p support on PS5.  The 1440p update arrives today for PlayStation software beta testers. The update …

Sony has been dropping PlayStation VR2 news at seemingly random times all throughout the year. Today, Sony gave us yet another update. We still don't have a release date, but we do have confirmation of some new features, as well as some new footage of the headset in use.  For …

Deamscom is an annual digital E3-style showcase which takes place within the PlayStation exclusive ‘Dreams’. Following the success of last year’s event – which allows for players to show off their work on a digital show floor, DreamsCom is back in 2022 later this month. Making the announcement on Twitter, …

As technology gets more and more complicated, all manner of issues begin to spring up on an individual basis. In times such as these, one would typically turn to an official support line to ensure the problem gets resolved. Unfortunately, Sony will soon be shutting down its 1-to-1 PlayStation support …

Sony has been ramping up its esports efforts in recent years. Last year, the company acquired EVO, the world's biggest fighting game tournament event, and this year, the team is adding the tournament organising platform ‘repeat.gg' to its roster.  This week, Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that it has acquired Repeat.gg, …

Ghost Of Tsushima was one of the biggest surprise hits of 2020. Launching to immediate success, the game has continued to sell well, with the team at Sucker Punch Productions now confirming that two years on, Ghost of Tsushima is almost at 10 million copies sold. Making the announcement on …

Sony and Bungie surprised us all earlier this year with a merger announcement. Sony looked to acquire Bungie and its flagship IP, Destiny, in a $3.6 billion deal. Now just a few months later, the deal has officially closed.  As of Friday evening, Bungie is now officially part of the …

For years, Microsoft has offered a loyalty program to its users, allowing Xbox players to earn points which can later be redeemed for a number of things, from games to gift cards to sweepstakes and even charity donations. Sony now seems to be following suit, offering their own loyalty program called …

After many leaks, rumours and a lot of waiting, Sony finally launched its revamped PlayStation Plus service, offering an Xbox Game Pass like experience. July marks the service’s first month of new additions, and we now know the full list of all 20 games arriving next week. Making the announcement …

Almost every studio goes through a period of crunch as a game nears its release date. While neither healthy nor good, it is a common practice in the industry. Fortunately, studios are taking steps to undo this culture of crunch, with Naughty Dog claiming that the upcoming The Last of …

Sony has slowly been dipping its toes more and more into the PC gaming space, most recently announcing a set of gaming headsets and monitors targeting PC players. According to the console manufacturer, this is just the first step in becoming the ‘Nike’ of gaming peripherals...

After finally enabling third-party PCIe 4.0 SSDs for PS5, Sony has now found a partner for the first PlayStation-licensed M.2 SSD for the console. The excellent WD_Black SN850 NVMe SSD is now making its way over to the PS5.  The new WD_Black SN850 NVMe SSD for PS5 Consoles fits within …

Sony has finally broken its silence on God of War: Ragnarök, confirming an early November release date on PS4 and PS5. The announcement also brings along a new trailer and confirmation of the game's collector's edition. As announced on the PlayStation Blog, God of War: Ragnarök is now releasing on …

Sony’s current implementation of backwards compatibility and emulation of previous generations of systems has left a lot to be desired, however the company looks to be determined to improve it over time. A new patent from Sony shows that the console manufacturer may be planning to bring support for its …

Sony’s upcoming PlayStation VR2 headset remains oddly elusive, with the hardware maker slowly but surely drip-feeding information on the next-generation headset. This latest nugget of information is small yet significant as according to insiders, the PSVR 2 headset will utilise a detachable cable. In the latest episode of the PSVR …

For quite some time now we have been hearing a number of leaks from multiple sources claiming that both the Sly Cooper and inFamous franchises are set to be revived. Sucker Punch Productions – the original studio behind both franchises – has now released an official statement squashing these rumours. …

Sony’s recently released PlayStation Plus Premium tier launched to some controversy, especially when it came to the service’s classic console emulators and necessity for cloud gaming. It seems the company is not resting on its laurels however, as a new job listing has hinted at the possibility for expanded emulation support on PlayStation...

Sony have been hyping up their upcoming PSVR 2 headset for quite a while now. Despite this, the lengthy marketing campaign has yet to include any third parties getting their hands on the system. It seems that hands-on impressions may be coming soon, as one individual let it slip, giving …

God of War Ragnarök is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated PlayStation games of the year. Initially intended to be released in 2021, the game was pushed to 2022 with very few additional details given. Fortunately, it seems Sony is gearing up for a major God of War Ragnarök announcement. Tom …

A few weeks ago, we heard that Sony is in the process of making a push into the PC gaming peripherals market. Now, the company has officially revealed its new Inzone monitors and headsets, designed for both PCs and the PS5.  Sony has always had a great reputation in the …

After a staggered release, Sony’s newly revamped PlayStation Plus service is now available for a large majority of the world. Unfortunately, those located within PAL regions were given a substandard experience due to an issue with the classic PlayStation games and their refresh rates. Fortunately, Sony has announced that a …

2022 has been an interesting year for gaming so far. What was once looking to be one of the most stacked years ever, 2022 has slowly become a more standard year for the industry, with many big titles being pushed back to 2023. Whether due to this or not, a …

Sony is much more than just a console manufacturer. The tech giant has its fingers in a wide number of pies, including but not limited to music, film, TV, and games – all of which Sony also makes hardware for. According to a new report, Sony is set to announce …