Insomniac Games have been on a roll, with the PlayStation studio releasing 4 titles for the PS5 generation so far. Despite Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 only having launched last month, it seems as though the studio’s next game – Marvel’s Wolverine – is planned to release in 2024; at least according …
Read More »Sony has delayed half of its upcoming live-service games
We've heard a lot about Sony's plans to make a big push into live-service games, seeking larger, recurring revenues than their single-player hits can provide. Originally, Sony had planned to ship around 12 live-service games by 2026 but that number has now been cut in half. During Sony's latest earnings …
Read More »PlayStation removes Twitter integration from consoles
With the PlayStation 4, Sony’s controllers included a new share button, making it easier for players to capture videos and screenshots of their games to publish on various social media including Twitter. Though no particular reason was given as to why, Sony has now announced that they are removing all …
Read More »PlayStation 5 Slim teardown shows what’s new on the redesigned console
The PlayStation 5 has recently been updated with a new design, commonly called the “Slim” version. This new version is smaller and lighter, and is gradually replacing the original version. The external differences between the new and older models are pretty obvious. However, it's unclear what has changed on the …
Read More »The Last of Us Factions director refutes rumours of its death
Naughty Dog have been working on a standalone multiplayer project set in the world of The Last of Us for quite a few years now. That said, with minimal updates since the game’s announcement, reports were released claiming that the title has been put on ice. The game’s director has …
Read More »Bloodborne film adaptation reportedly in the works
Back in 2019 Sony formed PlayStation Productions, a subsidiary focused on adapting the console manufacturer’s many video game IPs into other mediums. Since then, we have seen the successful releases of The Uncharted film; HBO’s The Last of Us; Twisted Metal and Gran Turismo. According to one insider, a Bloodborne …
Read More »Sony acquires iSIZE to boost its Cloud capabilities
Following Microsoft’s push into cloud gaming, Sony has started to offer its own streaming solutions – recently enabling PS+ Premium subscribers to stream PlayStation 5 games. In order to help bolster their streaming efforts, Sony has now acquired video specialist iSIZE.
Read More »Pre-orders for Sony’s Pulse audio accessories to go live next week
Back in May, Sony announced that they would be expanding their repertoire of PlayStation accessories, announcing the Pulse Explore wireless earbuds, followed by the Pulse Elite over-ear headphones. Now, the console manufacturer has revealed exactly when these accessories will launch – with pre-orders set to go live as soon as …
Read More »Destiny 2: The Final Shape reportedly delayed
Bungie joined PlayStation Studios in 2022 for around $3.6 billion. Since then, the studio has been working on its next PvP game, Matter, alongside the big finale to Destiny 2's Light V Dark story arc with The Final Shape expansion. Unfortunately, The Final Shape has now faced a multi-month delay …
Read More »Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 continues streak of PlayStation hits
We're a few days away from the launch of Insomniac's next big PlayStation exclusive, Marvel's Spider-Man 2. The sequel to the 2018 game is set for a big launch, as the game has garnered rave reviews from critics. Reviews went live for Spider-Man 2 today. Based on over 100 reviews …
Read More »Sony reveals new Inzone gaming earbuds and headsets
Sony's Inzone family is getting bigger. First, we have the Sony Inzone Buds, the new wireless gaming earphones packed with Sony's acclaimed audio technologies, aimed at providing an immersive gaming experience for both PC and console players. Then, there's the new Inzone H5 wireless headset and a black version of …
Read More »Sony will charge PS5 Slim buyers an extra £25 for vertical stand
Sony unveiled its first proper PS5 revision this week, with a new, slimmer model that shrinks the overall volume of the console by around 30 percent. The new version also moves to a modular disc-drive design, allowing Digital Edition buyers to save money on their initial purchase and pick up …
Read More »Sony will let you stream PS5 games starting this month
Sony is on a bit of an announcement spree this week. After unveiling the PS5 Slim last night, today the company is officially announcing the launch of PS5 Game Streaming, finally allowing customers to stream PS5 titles without having to download them. While on Xbox, Cloud Game Streaming is limited …
Read More »Sony announces PS5 Slim with 2023 release date
While previous rumours had indicated that a redesigned PS5 would be announced this year with a slimmer chassis, the lack of announcement over the summer led us to believe that perhaps this new console would slip into 2024. That is not the case, as Sony has, seemingly randomly, unveiled the new PS5 today...
Read More »Hackers stole personal information of thousands of Sony employees this year
It would seem that Sony has actually faced a few cyberattacks this year. Sony has just confirmed a breach from back in May, during which the personal information of SIE employees was stolen.
Read More »Sony Pictures Core offers 100 movies to PlayStation Plus subscribers
Sony has tried to fuse its Film & TV powerhouse with the PlayStation brand a couple of times in the past to disappointing results. This time around though they may have got it right. As an add-on to PlayStation Plus Premium, subscribers will soon also get access to Sony Pictures …
Read More »Spider-Man 2 has 10 different swing settings
As we inch closer and closer to the 20th of October release of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, the team at Insomniac Games have been going deeper into the many changes and improvements coming with the much-anticipated sequel. One of the core focuses by the studio has been with the game’s accessibility …
Read More »KOTOR Remake trailer may have been delisted due to music license issue
Last week Sony quietly delisted the reveal trailer for Knights of the Old Republic, which was officially announced as a PS5 console exclusive during a PlayStation Showcase two years ago. Since then, the game has faced development issues and switched studios. This has quickly led to rumours of the game's …
Read More »Sony may scale back its live service game development efforts
In recent years, Sony has been ramping up its development of ‘live service' games, in hopes of generating more recurring revenue through multiplayer hits, rather than consistently relying on single-player blockbusters. Sony reportedly has as many as ten live service games in development right now, but sources now claim that …
Read More »Gran Turismo Sport servers will go offline early next year
Racing titles are notorious for having relatively short post-launch lives due to the fact that included vehicles and brands need to be licensed for the games. As such, while unfortunate, it comes as no surprise that 2017’s PlayStation exclusive Gran Turismo Sport will see its servers permanently go offline early …
Read More »Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s new accessibility features detailed
Back in August, we reported on the many different accessibility features which are set to be implemented into the upcoming Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, including the ability to slow down the entire game at will (both for accessibility and to allow for cool photo mode opportunities). Now, the team at Insomniac …
Read More »Jim Ryan is stepping down as head of PlayStation
Following the departure of Shaun Layden several years ago, Jim Ryan took on the head role at Sony Interactive Entertainment, leading PlayStation to some of its most profitable quarters and steering the launch of the PlayStation 5. With the PS5 now established and continuing to do well, Jim Ryan is …
Read More »Sony confirms free PS+ games for October 2023
Just 24 hours on from the latest PS+ monthly games leak, Sony has now officially announced the line-up for October. As previously reported, The Callisto Protocol and Farming Simulator will be free to claim for PS+ Essential subscribers next month and there is a third game joining them. The Callisto …
Read More »Sony investigating claims of major security breach
This week, a ransomware group claimed to have breached "all of Sony's systems", putting the stolen data up for sale on the dark web. Sony has yet to confirm that an attack has taken place but the company is now investigating.
Read More »Sony may have been hacked once again
Sony has had a few cyber security incidents over the years, with hackers shutting down access to services like PS+, leaking customer data and even obtaining sensitive internal emails. Sony may have found itself in this familiar situation once again, as a ransomware group is claiming to have hacked “all …
Read More »Spider-Man 2 will include 30, 40 and 60 FPS modes with ray-tracing
One of the core benefits seen by the current generation of consoles is their ability to run games at multiple frame rates, offering players the freedom to pick their preferred balance of graphical fidelity and gameplay smoothness. One such title was Marvel’s Spider-Man remastered. Now, the team at Insomniac Games …
Read More »Sony promises new game announcements and updates in State of Play today
Today is shaping up to be a big day for video game announcements. Not only is Nintendo holding its next Nintendo Direct stream today but Sony has also announced plans for a State of Play stream later this evening. Following on from recent rumours, Sony has now confirmed that State …
Read More »You can now stream PlayStation games to your TV
While the feature has been available since as far back as the PlayStation Vita, Sony has in recent years put an increasing amount of emphasis on its Remote Play game streaming service. As part of a new update, Android TVs running version 12 and those with a Chromecast 4K will …
Read More »September’s PS Plus Extra line-up includes a bunch of Square Enix games
As has been the case pretty much every month, Sony’s monthly update to its PlayStation Plus catalogue was partially leaked ahead of time. Now, the console manufacturer has officially announced the full line-up of games arriving onto the Game Pass-like service in September. Making the announcement via the PlayStation Blog, …
Read More »New PS5 update enables 8TB SSD upgrades, Dolby Atmos and more
Sony has rolled out its latest PS5 Software update to all users, enabling new features and improvements for the console. The headlining feature here is an increase in M.2 SSD storage compatibility. Following this update, you’ll now be able to add an extra 8TB of storage to the PS5 console. …
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