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Microsoft Vs. Nintendo Handheld Gaming Console Includes Nvidia Vs. AMD Battle: Which One Will Come Out On Top?
Monday, June 9, 2025 - 6:03pm | 689For the first time in history, Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) is launching a branded handheld gaming console, taking on Nintendo ADR’s (OTC:NTDOY) Switch 2, which debuted on June 5. Here are the early details. What Happened: Best known for several other business segments, Microsoft is also the...
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Sony Q4 Earnings Preview: Spinoff Plans, Tariff-Driven Console Prices, Film Slate In Focus
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - 3:48pm | 748Entertainment and technology company Sony Group Corp (NYSE:SONY) could highlight an upcoming television and movie slate along with potential higher prices for PlayStation video game consoles due to tariffs when the company reports fourth-quarter financial results before market open Wednesday....
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Sony 'Worried' When Xbox Arrived, But GTA Gave PlayStation An Edge
Friday, December 6, 2024 - 3:22pm | 530Sony Group Corp. (NYSE:SONY) stared down a major threat in 2001 when Microsoft Corp.'s (NYSE:SONY) Xbox was about to launch. To maintain a competitive edge in the console war, Sony targeted exclusivity agreements with key third-party developers. One of the most significant deals was with Take-Two...
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PS VR2 Gets Controller-Free Hand Tracking Feature
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 4:17pm | 427At the Siggraph Asia 2024 conference in Tokyo, Sony Group Corp. (NYSE:SONY) introduced a new feature for PlayStation VR2: controller-free hand tracking. The demo, which quickly made its way to social media, showed users participating in a mini-game using hand gestures instead of traditional...
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PlayStation Bosses Discuss Future Of AI In Gaming: Why Human Creativity Will Always Be Essential In Game Development
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 7:15am | 687The co-CEOs of PlayStation, a home video game console by Sony Computer Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Group Corp. (NYSE:SONY) have shared their perspectives on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in the gaming industry. What Happened: In an interview with BBC that was published on...
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PS Plus December Lineup: New Games, Exclusive Trials And 30th Anniversary Surprises
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 - 3:44pm | 778As December approaches, Sony Group Corp. (NYSE:SONY) has revealed the exciting lineup of games coming to its PS Plus subscription service. PlayStation is also celebrating its 30th anniversary with a series of special events for players, as detailed in a blog post. The December offerings will be...
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Shuhei Yoshida To Leave PlayStation After 30 Years: 'I'd Like To Stay In The Industry'; Xbox's Phil Spencer Reacts
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 - 1:10pm | 468Shuhei Yoshida, one of PlayStation's longest-serving executives, will leave the company in January 2025 after more than 30 years. Yoshida joined Sony Group Corp.’s (NYSE:SONY) PlayStation at its inception and rose to prominence as the head of Worldwide Studios from 2008 to 2019. See Also:...
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Black PlayStation Accessories May Appear Ahead Of Holiday Season: Dealabs
Monday, November 25, 2024 - 3:09pm | 383Sony Group Corp. (NYSE:SONY) is reportedly preparing to introduce black versions of its DualSense Edge controller, Pulse Elite wireless headphones and Pulse Explore wireless earbuds. The news comes from renowned leaker billbil-kun via Dealabs, who suggested the announcement could arrive in time...
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Kadokawa CEO Confirms Sony's Buyout Interest: 'No Decision Has Been Made'
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 - 4:44pm | 375Kadokawa Corporation has confirmed that Sony Group Corp. (NYSE:SONY) has sent a letter of intent to acquire shares in the company, but no decision has been made yet. In a brief update from CEO Takeshi Natsuno, Kadokawa said: “There are some articles on the acquisition of Kadokawa Corporation...
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Play PS5 Games Without A Console: PlayStation Portal Adds Cloud Streaming
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 - 4:43pm | 436Sony Group Corp. (NYSE:SONY) has released a significant update for its PlayStation Portal handheld device, introducing cloud streaming for PlayStation Plus Premium members. This feature, currently available in beta, allows users to stream "select PS5 games" via the cloud without needing a PS5...
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Sony Eyes Mobile Growth With Fresh Leadership Appointments
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - 3:43pm | 429Sony Group Corp.‘s (NYSE:SONY) Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has appointed Olivier Courtemanche as its new head of mobile and Justin Kubiak as head of mobile business development and partnerships. Both executives shared their new roles via LinkedIn. According to GamesIndustry.biz,...
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GTA 5 Joins November's PlayStation Plus Lineup With Other Fan-Favorites
Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 3:26pm | 482Sony Group Corp's (NYSE:SONY) November 2024 PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup offers a mix of popular titles and classic games for subscribers. Take-Two Interactive Software Inc‘s (NASDAQ:TTWO) Grand Theft Auto V leads this month's selection, marking the game's return to the service....
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PS5 Surpasses 65 Million Sales, Hardware Slows
Friday, November 8, 2024 - 4:06pm | 502Sony Group Corp. (NYSE:SONY) has reported that the PlayStation 5 (PS5) has surpassed 65 million units sold. However, the company also revealed that PS5 hardware sales have declined compared to the same period last year. While sales dropped from 8.2 million units to 6.2 million, Sony noted...
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Unboxing The PS5 Pro: What's Changed In Sony's Latest Console Upgrade
Monday, November 4, 2024 - 1:01pm | 623The PlayStation 5 Pro is here, and early glimpses reveal an impressive balance of design updates, hardware power, and surprising spec tweaks aimed at giving players an elevated gaming experience. Eurogamer has provided a first look at Sony Group Corp.‘s (NYSE:SON) latest addition to the PS5...
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Black Ops 6 Shatters Records: Call Of Duty's Biggest Launch Drives 60% Sales Spike
Thursday, October 31, 2024 - 2:52pm | 575Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has set a new franchise record for the biggest release ever, with sales on PlayStation and Steam jumping 60 percent compared to last year's Modern Warfare III. Microsoft Corp.‘s (NASDAQ:MSFT) CEO Satya Nadella announced the success during Microsoft's earnings report...