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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 …

While Microsoft has offered a more expensive ‘Elite' Xbox controller for years now, Sony has stuck to its standard controllers so far. According to reports this week, that will change soon, as apparently Sony is working on a “pro” controller.  The DualSense controller that ships with the PS5 was already …

Sony has been extremely tight lipped this year when it comes to God of War: Ragnarök, sparking repeated speculation that the game will be delayed to 2023. According to a reliable source, however, the game is still on track for 2022, and is targeting a November release date.  According to …

Sony’s Bend Studio is known best for working on 2019’s open-world zombie game ‘Days Gone’. Despite support from fans, the studio confirmed that a sequel is not in development. That being said, the team have now offered the first official details on their upcoming new IP while also unveiling their …

Sony’s PlayStation 5 launched in November 2020, right in the middle of a global pandemic. This has had a huge impact on the industry as a whole – particularly when it comes to hardware. As such, it is impressive to see that despite everything, Sony has now officially sold more …

Through leaks, we learned recently that PS5 exclusive, Returnal, will be heading to the PC. As it turns out, Sony had a big surprise up its sleeve - Insomniac's Spider-Man and Miles Morales games are arriving first. 

Just a few short days ago, the list of games being given away for free as part of the PlayStation Plus Essential subscription leaked. Now, Sony have officially announced the line-up, confirming that God of War is indeed being given away for free. Making the announcement on the PlayStation Blog, …

E3 might not be taking place this year, but there will be plenty of other gaming events stepping up in its place. Geoff Keighley has already announced plans for Summer Game Fest as a replacement for E3 this year, and now, Keighley has revealed the full list of studios and …

PlayStation Plus has gone through some changes recently, adding two new tiers to the service. PS+ as we used to know it is still around, now known as PS+ Essential, and it still packs the same perks, including free monthly games. This week, the upcoming free games for June have …

Back at the start of the year, all signs were pointing towards PS VR2 entering mass-production in the first half of 2022, ahead of a Q4 launch. A few months later, we heard talks of a delay. Now, analysts expect the next-gen VR headset to arrive in early 2023.  Sony …

Launching late 2020 smack in the middle of a global pandemic, the PlayStation 5 has struggled with major supply issues. Though Sony has managed to sell more than 17 million units, this figure falls far behind the PS4’s numbers. Unfortunately, while it seems supply constraints will continue for now, Sony …

As the years have progressed and the video game industry matures, we have seen a shift in purchasing trends from physical media to digital. This ratio of physical to digital has been changing with each year. According to Sony now, 80% of their game sales are digital, possibly representing the …

This afternoon, Sony announced its next State of Play stream, promising “exciting reveals” from third-party partners. We may already know what one of those reveals is – Street Fighter 6.  Capcom announced Street Fighter 6 back in February with a short logo teaser trailer. According to industry reporter, Jeff Grubb, …

Earlier this week, we learned that Sony has 20 games lined up for the PlayStation VR2 launch. As it turns out, we'll be getting a look at those games much sooner than expected, as there will be a new State of Play stream next week.  Next Thursday, the 2nd of …

Yesterday we reported on Sony’s announcement that they are working on adapting a number of their popular video game IPs into other mediums. Alongside the announcement of a Horizon show from Netflix and a God of War show from Amazon, Sony also announced a Gran Turismo show. Interestingly it seems …

Though we have yet to witness the full fruits of any of its labour, Sony has spent the past few years trying to adapt its many video game IPs into other mediums. In the wake of the Uncharted film’s release to commercial success, Sony is seemingly going all-out with its …

Due to on-going stock shortages and pandemic-related game delays, it still feels like the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S console generation has barely begun. Early adopters haven't had many next-gen only releases yet, but it looks like Sony and Microsoft may be planning to introduce more powerful hardware already.  Last …

Sony has been slowly revealing new information about PlayStation VR2 over the last few months. We still don't have a launch date yet, but the next-gen VR headset should be coming soon, and Sony already has 20 games lined up for the launch.  During Sony's Investor Day (via VGC), Jim …

This week, Sony held its annual Investor Day event, giving us a sneak peek at the company's future plans. As the new console generation continues, Sony will be ramping up its multi-platform efforts, including plans to have roughly half of its releases heading to PC or mobile by 2025. 

After months of leaks and rumours, Sony is finally launching the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers, with the rollout kicking off this month in Asia, with the US and Europe to follow in the coming months. Ahead of the launch, many stocked up on PS+ and PSNow subscription time …

Sony recently unveiled all manner of details surrounding the upcoming PlayStation Plus revamp, which is set to go live over the course of June 2022. One thing that they unfortunately failed to mention is the full selection of games which would be coming to the service. Fortunately, the list seems …