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Sony Corporation is one of the biggest Japanese conglomerates, covering several industries like television, electronics, and gaming. It became a part of the gaming industry in 1994 and has since outlived console manufacturers like Sega.

Sony holds the record for the best-selling home console of all time with the PlayStation 2, reaching new heights thanks to an incredible output of games and cutting-edge hardware. The corporation’s latest console, the PlayStation 5, marks yet another successful introduction to the industry.

Following in the footsteps of other competitors, Sony has also begun to acquire studios for PlayStation, recently adding the likes of Bungie to its family. For all things PlayStation and Sony read the latest news below.

  • Founded: May 1946
  • CEO: Kenichiro Yoshida

End of an Era: Sony Is Saying Goodbye to Games on Discs

Sony confirms that it's abandoning production of games on disc starting from 2028 and that all games will be sold digitally then.

PlayStation Won’t Rush PS6 To Counter Xbox Project Helix; Will Consider Market Conditions

In the latest Q&A meeting, PlayStation says it won't compete with Xbox in launching PS6 with Project Helix, as market conditions matter more.

PlayStation Aims To Launch One AAA Tentpole Game Per Year

Sony clarifies in its latest Q&A investor meeting that PlayStation aims to launch at least one AAA tentpole game per year.

Sony Doesn’t Plan To Sell Next-Gen Hardware At A Significant Loss

During a Q&A session for its Game and Network Services, Sony revealed that it doesn't plan to sell next-gen hardware at significant losses.

Up To 80% Of Global AAA Game Launch Sales On Consoles Comes From PlayStation, Analyst Claims

A renowned industry analyst clarifies that up to 80% of AAA game launch console sales come from PlayStation rather than Xbox.

PlayStation Boss Officially Teases Rumored PS6 Handheld

PlayStation CEO Hideaki Nishino teased the PS6 handheld, saying that the company should develop a console accessible in multiple locations. 

Sony Studios Chief Says Bungie Layoffs Were ‘Necessary’

Sony studios chief clarifies that layoffs were the only way forward for Bungie, even though multiple alternatives were explored.

Project Helix and PS6 Prices Could Top $1,000 as Memory Costs Are Set to Double by 2027

Sony PlayStation 6 could be forced to launch with a $1000+ price tag, as memory prices are expected to double by the fall of next year.

Neither Sony Nor Valve Will Be Able To Have A Monopoly On Gaming, Says Epic CEO

Tim Sweeney stated that no gaming giant will be able to achieve a monopoly in the gaming world, whether Sony, Microsoft, or even Valve.
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